HAM AND SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD

Ham and Shrimp Macaroni Salad image

"This refreshing summer salad, chock-full of ham and shrimp, is almost a complete meal in itself," says Andrea Bolden from Unionville, Tennessee. "Served with freshly baked bread and a fruit dessert, it's a great lunch."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups cubed cooked ham or chicken
4 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1 cup frozen cooked small shrimp, thawed
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup each chopped onion, green pepper and sweet red pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
DRESSING:
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons vinegar
1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill or 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the ham, macaroni, shrimp, celery, onion, peppers and cheese. In another bowl, combine the dressing ingredients until blended. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill for several hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 9g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges