Main Dish Macaroni Salad
Main Dish Macaroni Salad pairs tender corkscrew pasta with a tangy, savory dressing of mayonnaise, Parmesan, garlic, and parsley, then folds in juicy cherry tomatoes and hearty diced ham. Chilled until flavors meld, it’s satisfying enough for lunch yet works well as a picnic or potluck staple. Expect a balanced mix of creamy, garlicky notes with bursts of freshness and salty ham.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves7
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until slightly firm.
- 2
Drain, rinse, and drain again.
- 3
Set aside.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, grated cheese, parsley, milk, and garlic and mix well.
- 5
Stir in the pasta, ham, and tomatoes.
- 6
Chill for several hours.
- Calories 403.54 kcal High
- Protein 14.9 g Good Source
- Carbs 31.41 g Moderate
- Total Fat 25.26 g High
- Saturated Fat 5.01 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 45.71 mg Moderate
- Sodium 1073.46 mg High
- Fiber 4.23 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.74 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.33 g Low Source
- Calcium 68.42 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.56 mg Low Source
- Potassium 53.05 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 97.44 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 6.71 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Main Dish Macaroni Salad is an American dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 7, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cherry Tomato, Cooked Spiral Pasta, Diced Ham, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 403.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Main Dish Macaroni Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Main Dish Macaroni Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Cherry Tomato, Cooked Spiral Pasta, Diced Ham, Fresh Parsley, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Main Dish Macaroni Salad?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Main Dish Macaroni Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 403.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Main Dish Macaroni Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
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