Easy Macaroni Salad

Name: Easy Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 34 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds uncooked elbow macaroni; 12 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped; 2-1/2 pounds fully cooked ham, cubed; 1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed; 3 cups sliced celery; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained; 4 cups mayonnaise

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield 34 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Pass it at a potluck, unwrap it at a picnic or bust it out at a barbecue; this easy macaroni salad is perfect as a side for the summer grilling season.

Ingredients

2 pounds uncooked elbow macaroni
12 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
2-1/2 pounds fully cooked ham, cubed
1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
3 cups sliced celery
1 large green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
4 cups mayonnaise

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Rinse in cold water; drain and cool completely.
Place in a large bowl; stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 380 calories, 26g fat (4g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 615mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein.

This hearty pasta salad is sure to please appetites of all ages—and it serves a lot of folks! —LaVerna Mjones, Moorhead, Minnesota

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