Ham and Chicken Macaroni Salad

 Course            Appetizer

 Prep Time       10 minutes

 Cook Time      30 minutes

 Servings          6 people

 Calories          990kcal

 

Ingredients

• 1 lb. elbow macaroni
• 8 oz ham cubed
• 8 ounces chicken breast
• 1 red onion chopped
• 4 ribs celery chopped
• 1 cup green peas cooked
• 2 red bell pepper chopped
• ¾ cup sweet pickle relish
• 8 ounces pineapple tidbits
• 1 cup carrot cubed
• 4 cups water

Dressing ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups Lady’s Choice Mayonnaise
• ¾ cup all-purpose cream optional
• 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

 

Instructions

1. Boil water in a cooking pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt. Put the chicken into the pot. Cover and continue boiling in medium heat setting for 16 to 18 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool down. Dice it once the temperature is manageable.
2. Continue boiling the chicken stock (this is the water used to boil the chicken) and add the elbow macaroni. Cook it according to package instructions. Drain the chicken stock and place the macaroni on a large mixing bowl.
3. Combine all the dressing ingredients. Mix well. Set aside.
4. Combine macaroni, ham, chicken, onion, celery, green peas, pickle relish, pineapple tidbits, and carrots. Toss.
5. Add the dressing and continue tossing until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Serve chilled. Share and enjoy!