Best 13 Ham Macaroni Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the classic American comfort food, Ham Macaroni Salad, a delightful combination of flavors and textures. This versatile dish can be served as a hearty main course or a refreshing side dish at picnics, potlucks, and family gatherings. With variations ranging from creamy to tangy and sweet to savory, there's a Ham Macaroni Salad recipe to suit every palate. Discover the perfect balance of tender macaroni, juicy ham, crisp vegetables, and a creamy or tangy dressing that elevates the dish to a new level of deliciousness. Explore a variety of recipes that include different ingredients and preparation methods, ensuring you find the perfect Ham Macaroni Salad recipe to satisfy your cravings and impress your loved ones.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

HAM MACARONI SALAD



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A delicious blend of flavors and colors. The perfect picnic or BBQ ham macaroni salad!

Provided by Jennifer

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups elbow macaroni
4 slices ham, cut into small pieces
½ cup cubed Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped green onions
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 ½ teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water. Pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Combine pasta, ham, Cheddar cheese, celery, green onions, relish, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 336.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

HAM AND MACARONI PICNIC SALAD



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Turn left-over ham into a picnic favorite by combining it with eggs and pasta to make a delicious salad - serves a bunch in just 20 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (16 oz)
1 cup diced cooked ham
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1 jar (2 oz) diced pimientos, drained
4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 cup salad dressing or mayonnaise
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
  • In large bowl, mix cooked macaroni, ham, celery, onions, pickle relish and pimientos.
  • In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well blended. Add to salad; mix well. Gently stir in hard-cooked eggs. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

MACARONI HAM SALAD



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"I like to make this hearty main-dish salad in summer when it's too hot to turn on the oven," shares Lori Thompson of New London, Texas. "My husband and children really like the unexpected flavor of the dill pickle."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1 block (7 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese, diced
1 cup diced fully cooked ham
1 cup chopped dill pickles
3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Combine mayonnaise and mustard; add to macaroni mixture and toss. Cover and chill until serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

MACARONI SALAD WITH DILL AND HAM



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 28m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 medium red onion, minced
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus additional for salting water
8 ounces elbow macaroni (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup sour cream
6 ounces cooked ham, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
3/4 cup frozen baby peas, thawed (about 4 ounces)
2 ribs celery, with leaves, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • To mellow the minced onion, soak it in cold water while you make the salad.
  • Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat and salt it generously. Add the macaroni and boil, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain the macaroni in a colander, put in a serving bowl, and toss with the milk. Allow the macaroni to cool slightly while you make the dressing.
  • For the dressing: Whisk the vinegar, mustard, the 2 teaspoons salt, and black pepper to taste in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Whisk in the sour cream.
  • Drain the onions, pat dry, and add to the macaroni along with the ham, peas, celery, and dill. Add the dressing and fold to coat the pasta evenly. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

MACARONI SALAD WITH PEAS AND HAM



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Categories     Salad     Pasta     Side     Freeze/Chill     Fourth of July     Picnic     Super Bowl     Graduation     Backyard BBQ     Ham     Celery     Pea     Bell Pepper     Summer     Tailgating     Potluck     Noodle     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 pound large elbow macaroni
1 6-ounce piece of ham, cut into 1/3-inch cubes (about 3/4 cup)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped shallots
1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well. Place macaroni in large bowl. Add ham, bell pepper, peas, celery, shallots and parsley. Whisk vinegar, lemon juice and mustard in small bowl to blend; whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Toss salad with dressing. Cover; chill at least 2 and up to 6 hours, tossing occasionally. Serve salad cold or at room temperature.

HAM AND MACARONI SALAD



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Make and share this Ham And Macaroni Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     Ham

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb boiled ham or 1/2 lb baked ham
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, diced
2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1 cup chopped celery
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup dill pickle, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Dice ham into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Combine ham and cheese with macaroni, celery, onion and pickle.
  • Mix mayonnaise and mustard; then stir into macaroni mixture, mixing well.
  • Chill well until ready to serve, several hours for maximum flavor!
  • Serve in a lettuce lined bowl, and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
  • Tip: Elbow macaroni doubles in volume when cooked, so start with 1 cup dry macaroni to yield 2 cups needed for this recipe.

HAM MACARONI SALAD



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"I made some changes to the original recipe by adding extra tomatoes, more color, celery for crunch, relish for a hint of sweetness and ham to make it more filling," explains Karen Ballance of Wolf Lake, Illinois. "It's great for picnics and potlucks or as a side dish for any meal," she adds. "It's also handy because you make it ahead of time."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (7-1/2 ounces) macaroni and cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 cup diced fully cooked ham
4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions; cool for 20 minutes. Stir in mayonnaise and mustard. Fold in the remaining ingredients. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY MACARONI SALAD WITH HAM RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Easy Macaroni Salad with Ham Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by ChisCooking

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups macaroni
1/2 cup cubed cheese
1/2 cup cubed ham
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
1 tablespoon mustard

Steps:

  • Cook, drain and rinse macaroni and put in fridge while you dice up cheese and ham. Mix together cold macaroni, cheese, and ham in a bowl. In a separate bowl mix mayo and mustard. (If it is too tangy you can add a teaspoon of sugar. Mix it all together and chill or serve immediately. I sometimes substitute the cooked shrimp instead of ham and it's delish. Add a dash of Old Bay seasoning if you use shrimp.

MACARONI-HAM SALAD



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Old recipe. a change from reg. macaroni salad. You may top it with sliced hard cook eggs if you like or use canned peas.

Provided by angelfan

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 32m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups cooked macaroni
1 cup diced cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons salad oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 cup diced cooked ham
1 cup frozen green pea, thawed
1 cup diced celery
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • After the macaroni is cooked, while it is still hot, and has been drained, drizzle with oil and vinegar.
  • Add onion pepper, and cheese.
  • Toss with peas, ham and celery.
  • Stir in mayo.
  • Serve on lettuce if you prefer.

ALL-AMERICAN HAM AND MACARONI SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Pasta     Side

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup wagon wheel pasta
1.5 cups (8 oz) cooke ham, cubed
4 oz monterey jack / cheddar cheese, cubed
1 cup frozen peas
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
0.25 cup onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp diced pimiento
0.5 cup mayo
0.25 cup sweet pickle relish
1-2 tbsp milk (optional)
Dash pepper
8 cherry tomatoes
Fresh parsley sprig (optional)

Steps:

  • * Cook pasta; drain; rinse with cold water; drain again * In large bowl, combine pasta, ham, cheese, celery, onion, and pimento * In small bowl, stir mayo, relish, pickle, milk, and pepper. * combine * cover and chill 4-24 hours * before serving, stir, transfer to serving dish, arrange tomatoes and parsley

MACARONI SALAD WITH DILL AND HAM



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This is from Food TV's website (next to Zaar, my favorite recipe website.) I have not made this yet, am posting for future use. Can't wait to try it, though! The recipe also had this interesting comment: Why the milk? When we left it out of the recipe, the macaroni absorbed too much of the dressing and the salad was overly acidic. Adding just a couple tablespoons mellowed the dressing and gave the salad a wonderful old-fashioned quality without being goopy or heavy.

Provided by Barb Witherspoon

Categories     Summer

Time 28m

Yield 1 bowl, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 medium red onion, minced
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus additional for salting water
8 ounces elbow macaroni (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup sour cream
6 ounces cooked ham, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
3/4 cup frozen baby peas, thawed (about 4 ounces)
2 celery ribs, with leaves, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • To mellow the minced onion, soak it in cold water while you make the salad.
  • Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat and salt it generously. Add the macaroni and boil, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes.
  • Drain the macaroni in a colander, put in a serving bowl, and toss with the milk. Allow the macaroni to cool slightly while you make the dressing.
  • Dressing:
  • Whisk the vinegar, mustard, the 2 teaspoons salt, and black pepper to taste in a large bowl.
  • Gradually whisk in the olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Whisk in the sour cream.
  • Drain the onions, pat dry, and add to the macaroni along with the ham, peas, celery, and dill.
  • Add the dressing and fold to coat the pasta evenly.
  • Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

MACARONI HAM SALAD



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Make and share this Macaroni Ham Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Petunia

Categories     Healthy

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups macaroni, cooked
1 cup canned ham, chopped (or a small can of Hormel type shredded)
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1/2 cup muenster cheese, cubed
mayonnaise

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the mayo.
  • After mixing everything, add enough mayo to suit your tastes.
  • Chill at least 2 hours before serving.

MACARONI, PINEAPPLE, AND HAM SALAD



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This delicious macaroni salad is so refreshing. My husband and I came up with it using ingredients we prefer and we make this regularly during the summer to go with lunches or as a meal on a really hot day. Easy recipe to modify according to your own preferences. Get creative and enjoy!

Provided by Jodi

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat elbow macaroni
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
2 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 ounce) ham steak, cut into cubes
2 stalks celery, diced
2 plum tomatoes, diced
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
½ onion, diced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Transfer hot macaroni to a large bowl.
  • Pour Italian-style salad dressing and crushed pineapple over the macaroni; stir. Add ham, celery, tomatoes, eggs, and onion; stir.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.6 calories, Carbohydrate 56.8 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 908.7 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

Tips:

  • Chill the macaroni salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and the salad will be more refreshing.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the salad will be. Use fresh vegetables, a good quality ham, and a flavorful dressing.
  • Don't overcook the macaroni: It should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Add a variety of vegetables: This will make the salad more colorful and flavorful. Some good options include celery, carrots, cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers.
  • Use a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what really brings the salad together. Use a dressing that is tangy, creamy, and flavorful. A good option is a mayonnaise-based dressing with a bit of mustard, vinegar, and sugar.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh herbs: This will add a pop of color and flavor. Some good options include parsley, chives, and dill.

Conclusion:

Ham macaroni salad is a classic dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a ham macaroni salad that is sure to be a hit.

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