Cheddar and Ham Macaroni Salad
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 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 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
Combine the pasta, ham, Cheddar cheese, celery, green onions, relish, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix well.
- Calories 207.61 kcal Moderate
- Protein 7.32 g Moderate
- Carbs 35.86 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.38 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.12 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.05 g High
- Cholesterol 6.7 mg Low Source
- Sodium 235.87 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.78 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.04 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.04 g Low Source
- Calcium 81.07 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.46 mg Low Source
- Potassium 145.34 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 27.02 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.23 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cheddar and Ham Macaroni Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery, Cheddar Cheese Cubes, Green Onion, and Macaroni. Each serving provides about 207.61 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheddar and Ham Macaroni Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Cheddar and Ham Macaroni Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Cheddar Cheese Cubes, Green Onion, Macaroni, Mayonnaise. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheddar and Ham Macaroni Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 207.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheddar and Ham Macaroni Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 2 steps.
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