How to Make Macaroni Ham Salad

Macaroni ham salad is a cool, fresh meal that is ideal for a cool lunch or a hefty dinner. The macaroni ham salad is easy to make and can be a fun cooking project that the children can participate in. Also, the salad can act as a side dish with other main meals like baked chicken or roast. It takes less than 30 minutes to make, including preparation time.

Things You'll Need

• 8 oz. bag macaroni
• 1 cup salad dressing
• 2 ½ tbsp. mustard
• 2 cups diced ham, pre-cooked
• ½ cup chopped onions
• 1/3 cup tomatoes, diced
• ½ cup relish
• salt
• pepper
• Medium pot
• Serving bowl
• Spoon

Instructions

How to Make Macaroni Ham Salad

1. Add water to the pot and bring to a boil on medium high heat. Add macaroni to the water, and cook until macaroni is softened.

2. Drain the macaroni, then pour cold water over the macaroni to cool it. Drain again, and pour it into the serving bowl.

3. Pour the salad dressing and mustard into the serving bowl and mix. Then add the ham, onions, tomatoes and relish, and mix well.

4. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, and mix. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Tips & Warnings

• This makes about 8 servings. You can also replace the salad dressing with mayonnaise if desired.

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