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    Ham and Macaroni Salad


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    List of Ingredients




    1 cup packaged dried wagon wheel or elbow macaroni
    1 1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham (8 ounces)
    4 ounces Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese, cut into cubes (1 cup)
    1 cup frozen peas
    1 stalk celery, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
    1/4 cup finely chopped onion
    2 tablespoons diced pimiento
    1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
    1/4 cup sweet pickle relish or chopped sweet pickle
    1 to 2 tablespoons milk (optional)
    Dash pepper
    8 cherry tomatoes, halved
    Fresh parsley sprig (optional)

    Recipe



    Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Drain again.
    In a large mixing bowl combine pasta, ham, cheese, peas, celery, onion, and pimiento. Toss gently to mix.
    For dressing, in a small mixing bowl stir together mayonnaise or salad dressing, pickle relish or chopped pickle, milk, and pepper. Pour dressing over pasta mixture. Toss to coat. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
    Just before serving, stir in milk, if necessary. Spoon pasta mixture into a serving bowl.
    Arrange cherry tomato halves around the edge of bowl. If desired, garnish with parsley.

    Makes 4 main-dish servings
 

 

 

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