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
- 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
- Protein 16.68 g Good Source
- Carbs 64.93 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.7 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.73 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 65.24 mg High
- Sodium 860.2 mg High
- Fiber 6.24 g Good Source
- Sugar 14.69 g High
- Added Sugar 2.21 g Low Source
- Calcium 84.88 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.96 mg Moderate
- Potassium 703.26 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 116.24 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 15.75 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source
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.
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