Macaroni, Pineapple, and Ham Salad
Macaroni, Pineapple, and Ham Salad pairs tender pasta with juicy pineapple, savory ham, and crisp celery for a lively sweet-salty bite. Italian dressing ties everything together with tangy brightness, making it a refreshing make-ahead dish perfect for lunches, potlucks, or picnics after a good chill.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Macaroni, Pineapple, and Ham Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 44
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 54
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but slightly firm, about 8 minutes; drain. Transfer the hot macaroni to a large bowl.
- 2
Pour Italian-style salad dressing and crushed pineapple over the macaroni; stir. Add ham, celery, tomatoes, eggs, and onion; stir.
- 3
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
- Calories 415.92 kcal High 21%
- Protein 16.68 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 64.93 g 24%
- Total Fat 10.7 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.73 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 65.24 mg High 22%
- Sodium 860.2 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 6.24 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 14.69 g --
- Added Sugars 2.21 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 84.88 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.96 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 703.26 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 116.24 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 15.75 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.27 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Macaroni, Pineapple, and Ham Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery, Crushed Pineapple, Diced Onion, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 415.92 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Macaroni, Pineapple, and Ham Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Macaroni, Pineapple, and Ham Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Crushed Pineapple, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Ham Steak. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Macaroni, Pineapple, and Ham Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 415.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Macaroni, Pineapple, and Ham Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Macaroni, Pineapple, and Ham Salad healthy?
- Macaroni, Pineapple, and Ham Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 415.92 calories and 16.68 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 860.2 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.73 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes and Onions, 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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