Best Macaroni Salad

Best Macaroni Salad
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    4 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    238

This macaroni salad is a delightful twist on a classic, perfect for potlucks and summer gatherings. The creamy base, studded with savory ham and sharp cheddar, makes it an instant crowd-pleaser.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    44 g
  • Cholesterol
    28 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    13 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    359 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    23 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 10 mins Cook macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. (Approximately 8-10 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins Rinse under cold water to stop cooking and drain thoroughly.

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Recipe View 2 mins In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni with mayonnaise and mix well to coat.

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Recipe View 5 mins Gently fold in the chopped cucumber, minced onion, diced ham, and shredded Cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.

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Recipe View 1 mins Drizzle olive oil and white wine vinegar over the salad and toss gently to combine.

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Recipe View 1 mins Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Recipe View 4 hrs Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow flavors to meld. (Minimum 4 hours)

For an extra creamy salad, use full-fat mayonnaise.
Feel free to add other vegetables, such as bell peppers or celery, for added crunch.
If you don't have white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar works well as a substitute.
Taste and adjust seasonings before refrigerating, as flavors will develop over time.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 79 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Madisen Gutkowski

    My kids loved this macaroni salad! I will definitely make it again.

  • Trystan Deckow

    I let it sit overnight and the flavors were amazing the next day.

  • Alyce Lind

    This recipe is a keeper! Thanks for sharing!

  • Maude Keeling

    I added some diced red bell pepper for extra color and crunch, and it was delicious!

  • Geovanny Huels

    I made this for a BBQ and everyone raved about it! The ham and cheese are a great addition.

  • Kira Konopelski

    So easy to make and so much better than store-bought macaroni salad!

  • Jaren Labadie

    The white wine vinegar really brightens up the salad.

  • Daron Champlin

    This is my go-to macaroni salad recipe! It's always a hit at potlucks.

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