MACARONI, PINEAPPLE, AND HAM SALAD

Macaroni, Pineapple, and Ham Salad image

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!

Provided by Jodi

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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.
Pour Italian-style salad dressing and crushed pineapple over the macaroni; stir. Add ham, celery, tomatoes, eggs, and onion; stir.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.6 calories, Carbohydrate 56.8 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 908.7 mg, Sugar 11.8 g