Broccoli and Ham Lunchbox Macaroni Salad
A quick macaroni salad combining crisp broccoli, juicy cherry tomatoes, sharp Cheddar, ham, and chopped hard-boiled eggs with a bright lemon and olive oil dressing. Satisfying yet easy to pack, it makes a practical lunchbox meal or a casual make-ahead lunch.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 min
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Broccoli and Ham Lunchbox Macaroni Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Tear the corner of the Ready Pasta pouch to vent. Heat it in the microwave for one minute, then place it on a plate and let it cool.
- 2
Mix olive oil with salt, pepper, and lemon juice, then divide the mixture among plastic to-go containers.
- 3
Add equal amounts of the remaining ingredients to each container, including tomatoes, broccoli, cheddar cheese, ham, eggs, and pasta. Mix with the olive oil–lemon juice mixture and enjoy!
- Calories 1458.19 kcal High 73%
- Protein 73.88 g Good Source 148%
- Carbohydrate 198.74 g 72%
- Total Fat 44.78 g High 57%
- Saturated Fat 18.18 g High 91%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 359.3 mg High 120%
- Sodium 1980.93 mg High 86%
- Dietary Fiber 15.46 g Good Source 55%
- Total Sugars 17.12 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 513.57 mg Good Source 40%
- Iron 11.21 mg Good Source 62%
- Potassium 778.23 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 417.19 mcg Good Source 46%
- Vitamin C 38.11 mg Good Source 42%
- Vitamin D 0.99 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Broccoli and Ham Lunchbox Macaroni Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 11 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, Cherry Tomato, and Diced Ham. Each serving provides about 1458.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Broccoli and Ham Lunchbox Macaroni Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Broccoli and Ham Lunchbox Macaroni Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, Cherry Tomato, Diced Ham, Eggs. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Broccoli and Ham Lunchbox Macaroni Salad?
- About 11 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 min to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1458.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Broccoli and Ham Lunchbox Macaroni Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Broccoli and Ham Lunchbox Macaroni Salad healthy?
- Broccoli and Ham Lunchbox Macaroni Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 1458.19 calories and 73.88 g of protein, or 148% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1980.93 mg (86% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 18.18 g (91% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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