creamy ham and pasta salad

Name: Creamy Ham and Pasta Salad
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) of cooked elbow macaroni noodles; 2 large tomatoes, diced; 1 small onion, diced; 1 to 1 1/2 cup(s) mayonnaise dressing; 3 tablespoon(s) sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) celery seed; 2 large peeled and diced cucumbers; 3 cup(s) chopped ham; 1 tablespoon(s) ground pepper; 2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 cup(s) diced sharp cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon(s) dill weed

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Elizabeth Lancaster

Lincoln, NE

Updated on Jun 15, 2013

This flavorful pasta salad is hearty enough for a hot weather meal, and it will be welcome at any potluck or picnic. Serve this salad with a cup of soup or a sandwich for a perfect family dinner. I served mine with a freshly cut up water melon. Made this for my Grandmother tonight, and she LOVED it!! Hope this dish finds its way to your table. Enjoy!

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prep time 35 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 10-12 people

Ingredients

1 pound of cooked elbow macaroni noodles
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 to 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise dressing
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons celery seed
2 large peeled and diced cucumbers
3 cups chopped ham
1 tablespoon ground pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup diced sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon dill weed

How To Make creamy ham and pasta salad

Step 1

bring a large pot of water to a boil, cook macaroni pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse, set aside. And cool completely, ******(may place in fridge to cool faster)******

Step 2

While pasta is boiling, chop ham,tomatoes,onions,cucumbers and cheese, set aside in a large bowl.
Step 3

Add ingredients to cooked pasta, stir well, add mayo,sugar,salt,pepper,dill weed,and celery seed, Stir well,(if pasta seems dry, add small amounts of mayo until you achieve the amount of moistness you desire)
Step 4

TIP ********( now I love celery seed, I added DOUBLE the amount that I posted in this recipe, if you find this pasta lacking in celery taste, I suggest you add one more Tbls (at a time), of celery seed) Stir well after each additional Tbls. so you may taste your pasta, before adding more. ****** Enjoy!!!!!!!
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