This delicious macaroni salad is so refreshing. My husband and I came up with it using ingredients we prefer and we make this regularly during the summer to go with lunches or as a meal on a really hot day. Easy recipe to modify according to your own preferences. Get creative and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat elbow macaroni
- 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
- 2 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 (8 ounce) ham steak, cut into cubes
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 plum tomatoes, diced
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- ½ onion, diced
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Transfer hot macaroni to a large bowl.
Step 2
Pour Italian-style salad dressing and crushed pineapple over the macaroni; stir. Add ham, celery, tomatoes, eggs, and onion; stir.
Step 3
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 404 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat14g | 18% |
Saturated Fat3g | 16% |
Cholesterol68mg | 23% |
Sodium909mg | 40% |
Total Carbohydrate57g | 21% |
Dietary Fiber6g | 20% |
Total Sugars12g | |
Protein16g | |
Vitamin C9mg | 43% |
Calcium50mg | 4% |
Iron3mg | 16% |
Potassium399mg | 8% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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