Macaroni, Pineapple, and Ham Salad

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Description

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!

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water
  2. stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite
  3. 8 minutes; drain. Transfer hot macaroni to a large bowl.
  4. Pour Italian-style salad dressing and crushed pineapple over the macaroni; stir. Add ham
  5. celery
  6. tomatoes
  7. eggs
  8. and onion; stir.
  9. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled
  10. at least 1 hour.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 8

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