KIDDIE MACARONI SALAD

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This pasta salad is a favorite among kids. I make it with odd-shaped pasta shapes like wagon wheels, fiore (flower-shaped), cellentani ("squiggly"-shaped), or sometimes just plain old elbow macaroni.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb wagon wheel macaroni or 1 lb elbow macaroni
3 celery ribs, chopped
3/4 cup chopped red onion
1 1/2 cups frozen baby peas, thawed
3/4 lb cooked ham, cut into 1/2 -1-inch cubes
3/4 lb cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2 -1-inch cubes
2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon mustard
3/4 teaspoon ketchup
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, toss together cooled cooked pasta, celery, onion, peas, ham and cheese.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayo, vinegar, sugar, mustard, ketchup, salt, pepper, dill and paprika until well-blended.
  • Pour mayo dressing mixture over salad mixture and stir to coat well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.1, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 66.6, Sodium 635, Carbohydrate 43.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 6.1, Protein 21.1

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