Ham and Macaroni Salad
Perfect for a summer picnic or weeknight dinner, this classic Ham and Macaroni Salad combines tender elbow macaroni with hearty bites of diced ham, crispy celery, sweet red bell pepper, and sharp red onion for the ultimate medley of textures and flavors. Coated in a creamy, tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, mustard, and a splash of apple cider vinegar, this easy-to-make salad is bursting with flavor in every bite. Fresh parsley adds a bright, herbaceous finish, while a hint of sugar balances the savory ingredients. Ready in just 25 minutes, this chilled salad is ideal as a refreshing side dish or light main course for your next gathering. Make it ahead of time to let the flavors meld perfectly!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup ham
- 1 cup celery
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
Dice the ham, celery, red bell pepper, and red onion into small, bite-sized pieces. Chop the parsley finely. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and ground black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Add the cooled macaroni, diced ham, celery, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley to the bowl with the dressing.
Gently toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve cold as a side dish or a light main meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
398 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.8 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 933 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.9 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 236 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
