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Cheddar and Ham Macaroni Salad

Side Dish 🥗Lunch 🥪Salad 🥗 American

Cheddar and Ham Macaroni Salad blends tender elbows with savory ham, sharp cheese, and a tangy hint of sweet pickle relish. A light mayo-mustard dressing ties everything together for a creamy, balanced bite with crisp celery and green onions. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or as a cool side at summer cookouts.

  • Prep15 min
  • Cook15 min
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Cheddar and Ham Macaroni Salad
  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water. Pat dry with a paper towel.

  2. 2

    Combine the pasta, ham, Cheddar cheese, celery, green onions, relish, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix well.

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