Ham and Chicken Macaroni Salad

Macaroni salad with ham and chicken

CourseAppetizer
Keywordmac salad
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Servings6 people
Calories990kcal
AuthorVanjo Merano
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Ingredients
• 1 lb. elbow macaroni
• 8 oz ham cubed
• 8 ounces chicken breast
• 1 red onion chopped
• 4 ribs celery chopped
• 1 cup green peas cooked
• 2 red bell pepper chopped
• ¾ cup sweet pickle relish
• 8 ounces pineapple tidbits
• 1 cup carrot cubed
• 4 cups water

Dressing ingredients:
• 1 ½ cups Lady’s Choice Mayonnaise

• ¾ cup all-purpose cream optional

• 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
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Instructions
1. Boil water in a cooking pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt. Put the chicken into
the pot. Cover and continue boiling in medium heat setting for 16 to 18
minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool down. Dice it once
the temperature is manageable.
2. Continue boiling the chicken stock (this is the water used to boil the
chicken) and add the elbow macaroni. Cook it according to package
instructions. Drain the chicken stock and place the macaroni on a large mixing
bowl.
3. Combine all the dressing ingredients. Mix well. Set aside.
4. Combine macaroni, ham, chicken, onion, celery, green peas, pickle
relish, pineapple tidbits, and carrots. Toss.
5. Add the dressing and continue tossing until all the ingredients are well
incorporated.
6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Serve chilled. Share
and enjoy!