ro's macaroni and smoked ham salad
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 make a big bowl, sit it on the bar, and walk away. I 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 makes a lot and can be cut down for family meals. This can be either a side dish or a main course. It is simple and easy to make so I hope you try and enjoy it. I have made this with regular diced ham if I didn't have a ham already smoked.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Voted Members' Choice! This is a terrific throw-together macaroni salad for your next party or potluck. It's a refreshing summer salad that can be an entree or main dish. Chunks of salty ham with the sweeter salad dressing is a lovely combination. Black pepper, celery seed, and green onions add a little zip of flavor. With only a handful of ingredients, everyone will enjoy this creamy macaroni salad.
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/2 bunch green onion
- 1 large tomato
- 32 ounces Miracle Whip, divided
- 2 cups boneless smoked ham
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
How To Make ro's macaroni and smoked ham salad
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Step 1Cook macaroni as per directions. After the macaroni is done rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Cool it off before adding the other ingredients. -
Step 2Dice green onions and tomato. Chop smoked ham into small bite-size chunks.
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Step 3Place into a bowl with the cooled macaroni and mix.
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Step 4Add half of the Miracle Whip, pepper, and celery seeds to the macaroni mixture.
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Step 5Chill. Let sit for a few hours (or overnight).
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Step 6Before serving add more of the remaining Miracle Whip to the salad since the macaroni absorbs the dressing. Mix well and serve.
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