MAIN DISH MACARONI SALAD

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A nice dish to bring to a barbecue. Can be made the night before, but keep the tomatoes out until a couple hours before serving.

Provided by Jill M.

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons milk
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups corkscrew pasta
1 ½ cups diced ham
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain, rinse, and drain once more. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, grated cheese, parsley, milk, and garlic. Mix well. Stir in pasta, ham, and tomatoes. Chill several hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 555.7 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

umair iqbal
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This macaroni salad is the perfect side dish for any barbecue or picnic. It's easy to make and always a hit with the crowd.


Ginger Haynes
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I love that this macaroni salad is made with fresh vegetables. It makes it so much more flavorful and nutritious.


Denise Shook
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This macaroni salad is a must-have at any summer gathering. It's light and refreshing, and it always disappears quickly.


Taje bennett
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I've tried many macaroni salad recipes, but this one is by far the best. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Radhe Mohan
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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 and it still tastes great.


sa sagor
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I made this macaroni salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


ShoaibAli Jamali
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This is the best macaroni salad I've ever had! The dressing is perfect and the pasta is cooked just right.


Hannah Owen
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This macaroni salad is a staple at our summer picnics. It's always a hit with the kids and adults alike.


Najm
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I love this macaroni salad! It's so creamy and flavorful. I always add a little extra celery and onion for some extra crunch.


Hamza Cute
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This was my first time making macaroni salad and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the salad was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Inayat Balti
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I've been making this macaroni salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The secret is in the dressing - it's tangy and flavorful, but not too heavy.


Danielle Britz
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This macaroni salad recipe was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the creamy dressing and the addition of fresh veggies. I will definitely be making this again.