Macaroni, Pineapple, and Ham Salad

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This delicious macaroni salad is so refreshing. My husband and I came up with it using ingredients we prefer and we make this regularly during the summer to go with lunches or as a meal on a really hot day. Easy recipe to modify according to your own preferences. Get creative and enjoy!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat elbow macaroni

  • 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing

  • 2 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained

  • 1 (8 ounce) ham steak, cut into cubes

  • 2 stalks celery, diced

  • 2 plum tomatoes, diced

  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

  • ½ onion, diced

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Transfer hot macaroni to a large bowl.

  2. Pour Italian-style salad dressing and crushed pineapple over the macaroni; stir. Add ham, celery, tomatoes, eggs, and onion; stir.

  3. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

404 Calories
14g Fat
57g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 404
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 909mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 57g 21%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 16g 33%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 399mg 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.