Macaroni Salad with Ham & Cheese

Recipe card photo for macaroni salad with ham.

4.4 Stars (46 Reviews)

Yield: 12 servings

prep time: 25

cook time: 5

total time: 30

This chilled Macaroni Salad with Ham & Cheese recipe is tossed with a creamy mayo-vinegar dressing - an easy, delicious salad for potlucks and holiday meals!

Ingredients

1 pound small or medium-sized pasta (such as rings, cavatappi, elbow, rotini, etc.)
2 cups cubed cooked ham, about 3/8" in size
2 cups cubed mild cheddar cheese
2 cups diced celery
⅔ cup diced green bell pepper
½ cup diced red onion
½ cup drained sweet pickle relish
1 cup frozen peas
2 cups good quality mayonnaise
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk (use less if you want a less-sweet flavor)
½ cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional

Instructions

In a medium-sized pot, boil pasta in salted water until just al dente. Transfer pasta to a colander and rinse under cold water until chilled. Drain thoroughly.
While pasta is cooking, prepare the rest of the salad. To a large bowl, add the ham, cheese, celery, green pepper, onion, pickle relish, peas, optional parsley, and a few good cranks of freshly ground black pepper. Add prepared pasta. Fold gently to combine.
In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, vinegar, and kosher salt. Pour dressing over salad ingredients in large bowl. Fold to incorporate. Chill for a couple hours. Fold again right before serving.

Notes

from Mom's recipe box

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 259kcal Carbohydrates: 29g Protein: 14g Fat: 10g Saturated Fat: 4g Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 38mg Sodium: 966mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 7g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Spoonacular. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.

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