Macaroni Salad Recipe
This macaroni salad is hearty enough for a hot summer day's lunch or dinner, or take it along to a cookout or potluck event. Add more ham and some shredded cheese if you plan on making this part of a no-cook meal. Feel free to use mini penne or mini rotini in this delicious pasta salad.Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 hard cooked eggs, diced
- 3/4 to 1 cup diced cucumber, about 1/2 cucumber, peeled and seeds removed
- 1/2 cup diced ham
- 3/4 cup diced celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Preparation:
Cook macaroni following package directions; drain well in a colander and rinse with cold water.
In a large bowl, toss diced eggs with cucumber, ham, celery, onion, parsley, macaroni, and relish.Stir in the remaining ingredients, blending well and adding more salt, if needed.
Cover and chill thoroughly.
Sprinkle with more chopped parsley before serving.
Serves 6.
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