MACARONI SALAD FOR 100

Macaroni Salad for 100 image

Whenever I make this traditional pasta salad, hungry guests leave few leftovers. I've been relying on this classic recipe for years.-Marna Dunn, Bullhead City, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 100 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

5 to 6 pounds fully cooked ham, cubed
5 to 6 pounds macaroni, cooked and drained
3 pounds shredded cheddar cheese
2 bags (20 ounces each) frozen peas, thawed
2 bunches celery, chopped (about 12 cups)
2 large onions, chopped (2 to 2-1/2 cups)
2 cans (5-3/4 ounces each) pitted ripe olives, drained and sliced
DRESSING:
8 cups mayonnaise
1 bottle (8 ounces) Western or French salad dressing
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup half-and-half cream
1-1/2 teaspoons onion salt
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In several large bowls, combine the first seven ingredients. In a large bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients; pour over ham mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 607mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.