Easy Macaroni Salad

Name: Easy Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 34 (1-cup) 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

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

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.

Originally published as Macaroni Salad in Country Woman July/August 1997

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Edwin12020

Jul 3, 2018

I passed on the ham, but followed the ratios after that...I am prepping for a 4th of July party for one! I sprinkled some dill weed on the top when done for a dash more color and a hint of dill. I didn’t add my usual paprika, only to avoid a red/green Christmas look!!! Ed
TerryP214

Aug 30, 2016

I made this with Kraft macaroni and cheese and added some yellow mustard. Even the kids loved it !
jeffodavis

Aug 4, 2016

It was very good! I cut the recipe in half and it would still feed a small army. I added horseradish sauce, deli mustard, ground pepper, and relish for some extra kick. Already know what I will change the next time, for it is a keeper.
lazyjcafe

Apr 25, 2014

Delicious! Made 1/4 recipe for a smaller potluck, and now this will be my "go-to" macaroni salad recipe from now on.
peachynonni

Jul 24, 2013

I left out the pimentos and it was a hit!
sspillett

Jun 2, 2012

This was easy and good, I made it as directed first then after trying it I took some of it and added McCormick salt and spice seasoning to it it was just a little kick that enhanced the flavors.
teresabenoit

Jul 15, 2011

This is "The Recipe" for macaroni salad! It is delicious!! And it makes so much!
jthibeau

Aug 8, 2010

I just made this for the second time and it is easy and delicious. Perfect for a potluck.