Spam Macaroni Salad

Name: Spam Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 can (12 ounces) regular or teriyaki SPAM, cubed; 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons sugar; 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped; 4 green onions, chopped

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

I have always loved Spam, so I decided to combine it with pineapple to make this Polynesian-inspired macaroni salad recipe. It reminds me of vacationing in Hawaii. —Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (12 ounces) regular or teriyaki SPAM, cubed
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
4 green onions, chopped

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook Spam until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Cool completely.
For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine pineapple, red pepper, water chestnuts, cooled Spam and macaroni. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Top with green onions before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 351 calories, 27g fat (6g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 655mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.