HEARTY MACARONI SALAD

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With chicken, ham and tiny shrimp, this recipe makes a hearty warm-weather salad. The dill adds a nice twist. It's great to serve for a luncheon. -Mary Selner, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 cups cooked salad shrimp
1 package (7 ounces) pasta shells, cooked and drained
1 celery rib, sliced
1/4 cup diced green pepper
1/4 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/4 cup diced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons minced fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss the chicken, ham, shrimp, macaroni, celery, peppers, onion, salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; mix well. Pour over salad and toss. Cover and chill for 3-4 hours.

Nutrition Facts :

Jereme Myles
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my macaroni salad turned out bland. The dressing didn't have much flavor.


Mdnayem islam
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This macaroni salad is so refreshing and delicious. It's the perfect summer side dish.


Imane Mamri
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni salad, but this one is really good. I love the dressing.


Mirriam Tembo
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This macaroni salad is delicious! I love the combination of flavors. It's the perfect side dish for any occasion.


Ali Hafeez
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I'm a vegan, so I substituted the mayonnaise with vegan mayonnaise. The macaroni salad turned out great!


Mahfuj Ahmed
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I'm allergic to eggs, so I substituted the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. The macaroni salad turned out great!


Arroyo Prince
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This macaroni salad is good, but I think it would be better with some added vegetables. I'm going to try adding some chopped celery and carrots next time.


Sheraz Khalid
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my macaroni salad was too salty. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Cinder Wonders
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my macaroni salad turned out bland. The dressing didn't have much flavor.


Asad Riaz
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This macaroni salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Islam Ullah
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I made this macaroni salad for a picnic, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Daniel Mejia
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This macaroni salad is the best I've ever had! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I will definitely be making it again.


Deepansha Wadhera
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni salad, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Sohaib Mahar
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This macaroni salad is delicious! The dressing is perfect, and the pasta is cooked just right.


Aleah Jasjhmine
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This macaroni salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time, so it's one less thing to worry about on busy weeknights.


Michael Boyles
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I've made this macaroni salad several times now, and it's always a hit! My family loves it, and I always get compliments on it when I bring it to potlucks.


Boakye Charles
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This macaroni salad is the perfect summer side dish! It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is so flavorful. I love that it's made with whole wheat pasta, too. It gives the salad a bit more substance and makes it more filling.