Mom’s Macaroni Salad ~ Creamy Pasta Salad Loaded with Ham, Peas and Cheese! 

The hubby has requested this salad since were were married I think. I had some leftover ham in the fridge so I decided to attempt this recipe. It really wasn’t an “attempt” as it’s a pretty simple recipe, but this was round two on it!

The first time I made this I didn’t have his mother’s recipe and he just didn’t think it tasted right so after that I learned, always get the original! I bugged his sister and she delivered so I had the actual recipe this time.

I’m proud to say his whole face lit up when he saw that I had made this salad. This salad must be his favorite because he even remembers his mom made it for graduation! He then quickly dished himself an entire bowl and snuck off to the basement to watch his “shows” and enjoy the salad.

This would be perfect for all your summer grilling and time at the lake!

Macaroni Salad

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Preparation 10 minutes Cook Time 12 minutes

Ingredients

• 16 oz shell macaroni
• 1/2 tsp celery salt
• 1 tsp onion salt
• 1 pt Mayonnaise
• 3/4 tsp mustard
• 1/4 tsp seasoning salt
• 8 oz cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 (16 oz) pkg frozen peas, rinsed with warm water
• 1 c. diced ham

Instructions

1. Boil shell macaroni according to directions. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
2. Mix together celery salt, onion salt, Mayonnaise, mustard, seasoning salt in large bowl. Add noodles, cheddar cheese, peas and ham. Mix well. Chill until serving.

by Julie Evink

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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Amount Per Serving	As Served
Calories 6213kcal Calories from fat 4166
% Daily Value
Total Fat 463g	712%
Saturated Fat 106g	530%
Transfat 3g
Cholesterol 545mg	182%
Sodium 6570mg	274%
Carbohydrate 352g	117%
Dietary Fiber 15g	60%
Sugars 13g
Protein 151g

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

	Calories	2000
Total Fat	Less than	65g
Sat Fat	Less than	25g
Cholesterol	Less than	300mg
Sodium	Less than	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate		300g
Dietary Fiber		25g

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Grandma’s Potato Salad ~ Old Fashioned Potato Salad just like your Grandma used to make! 

Cookie Salad ~ A tried and true family pleasing salad!