Macaroni Salad with a Twist

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I was messin' around in my kitchen trying to put a twist on my traditional macaroni salad recipe. I tried several different dishes before I came up with this one. Now my friends and family can't get enough of it! I recommend making it a day ahead and chilling it overnight to really develop the flavors.

Submitted by Sean
Published on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
8 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 28 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package small seashell pasta

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • ¼ cup distilled white vinegar

  • ⅔ cup white sugar

  • 2 ½ tablespoons prepared yellow mustard

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 large Vidalia or sweet onion, chopped

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

  • ¼ cup grated carrots

  • 1 pound diced cooked ham

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta, but do not rinse. Let stand 5 minutes.

  2. To make the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.

  3. Combine the onion, celery, bell pepper, carrots, and ham in a large bowl. Stir in the dressing. Add the pasta and toss gently to blend all ingredients. Chill at least 4 hours before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

582 Calories
29g Fat
64g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 582
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 1416mg 62%
Total Carbohydrate 64g 23%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 18g 35%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 388mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.