All-American Ham and Macaroni Salad
Recipe By :Better Homes and Gardens(r)
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Macaroni Pasta
Salads
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup elbow macaroni
1 1/2 cups cubed fully-cooked ham
4 ounces Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese -- cubed (1 cup)
1 cup frozen green peas
1 stalk celery -- thinly sliced
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons diced pimiento
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish or chopped sweet pickle
1 to 2 tablespoons milk -- optional
Dash pepper
8 cherry tomatoes -- halved
Fresh parsley sprig -- optional
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; rinse with cold
water. Drain again.
In a large mixing bowl combine pasta, ham, cheese, peas, celery, onion, and
pimiento. Toss gently to mix.
For dressing, in a small mixing bowl stir together mayonnaise or salad
dressing, pickle relish or chopped pickle, milk, and pepper. Pour dressing
over pasta mixture. Toss to coat. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
Just before serving, stir in milk, if necessary. Spoon pasta mixture into a
serving bowl.
Arrange cherry tomato halves around the edge of bowl. If desired, garnish
with parsley.
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