Broccoli and Ham Lunchbox Macaroni Salad
Broccoli and Ham Lunchbox Macaroni Salad blends tender ready-made macaroni with crisp broccoli, juicy cherry tomatoes, and smoky ham for a bright, satisfying bite. Sharp Cheddar and chopped hard‑boiled eggs add richness, while lemony olive oil ties everything together with a fresh, peppery finish. It’s perfect chilled for a portable midday meal or a make-ahead weeknight side.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 min
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Tear a corner of the Ready Pasta pouch to vent. Heat it in the microwave for one minute; set it on a plate and let it cool.
- 2
Combine the olive oil with salt, pepper, and lemon juice, then divide the mixture into plastic to-go containers.
- 3
Add equal amounts of the remaining ingredients to each container, including the tomatoes, the broccoli, the cheddar cheese, the ham, the eggs, and the pasta. Toss with the olive oil–lemon juice mixture and enjoy.
- Calories 490.2 kcal High
- Protein 43.61 g Good Source
- Carbs 18.97 g Moderate
- Total Fat 28.18 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.49 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 281.58 mg High
- Sodium 1289.78 mg High
- Fiber 5.44 g Moderate
- Sugar 8.25 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 260.14 mg Good Source
- Iron 4.71 mg Good Source
- Potassium 614.58 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 229.39 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 8.7 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.45 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Broccoli and Ham Lunchbox Macaroni Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 11 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Broccoli Florets, Cherry Tomato, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Hard Boiled Eggs. Each serving provides about 490.2 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 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Broccoli and Ham Lunchbox Macaroni Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Broccoli Florets, Cherry Tomato, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Hard-Boiled Eggs, Lemon Juice. The full list of 8 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 490.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Broccoli and Ham Lunchbox Macaroni Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
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