Ro's Macaroni and Smoked Ham Salad

Recipe Rating:	7 Ratings5
Categories:	Pasta, Pasta Sides, Pasta Salads, Quick & Easy, Pork

Ingredients

1 lb	elbow macaroni, cooked
1/2 bunch	green onion
1 large	tomato
32 oz	miracle whip (divided)
2 c	boneless smoked ham
1 Tbsp	black pepper
1/2 Tbsp	celery seed

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Rlpddf Flsddf

Well Seasoned

Irving, TX (pop. 216,290)

dolphin45

Member Since Feb 2011

Rlpddf's Notes:

I made this pasta salad as a side dish for a function at our local bar and everyone fell in love with it. Now I just make a big bowl of this and sit it on the bar and walk away and watch everyone go for it and watch the smiles on their face as they eat it. And believe me there is never none left when we leave. This recipe does make a lot and can be cut down for family meals and can be either a side dish or a main course. It is simple and easy to make so I hope you try it and enjoy.

Comments from the Test Kitchen:

Voted Members' Choice!
Simple, scrummy and slightly sweet! This is a terrific "throw-together" pick for your next party or potluck!

Directions

Cook macaroni as per directions. After macaroni is done I rinse under cold water to stop cooking process and cool it off before adding the other ingredients.

Dice green onions and tomato and place in large bowl. Chop smoked ham into small bite size chunks and place into bowl. Add cooled macaroni and mix. Add half of the Miracle Whip, pepper and celery seeds to the macaroni mixture and chill.

I usually make this in the morning and later on that evening or the next day I add more of the remaining Miracle Whip to the salad since the macaroni absorbs the dressing. Mix well and serve.

I have also made this with regular diced ham (if I didn't have a ham already smoked) and I have also added a package of Oscar Mayer real bacon bits to the macaroni salad along with the ham to give it a differant twist.

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carlita epperson ittldo

Feb 8, 2013

I will try this for sure.

Dennis Cramer dennis1948

Feb 12, 2013

I am one that sets at the bar. Had this and want more!!! Its realy good. Both of them can cook, and I love to eat. Match made in heaven. lol

Mary Lieu victor4

I tried this recipe and say it's Family Tested & Approved!

Mary Lieu victor4

Mar 6, 2013

I am another one that has eaten this wonderful salad at the bar - the smoked ham makes all the difference to this dish. She can never make enough for me...lol