MACARONI SALAD TOMATO CUPS

Macaroni Salad Tomato Cups image

For a hearty warm-weather meal for two, Evelyn Kennell of Roanoke, Illinois suggests her pasta salad flavored with ham, crunchy celery and a creamy dressing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
2 large tomatoes
1/2 cup diced deli ham
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped celery
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain., Drain macaroni and rinse in cold water. In a bowl, combine the macaroni, ham, cheese and celery. , In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, onion powder and pepper. Pour over salad and stir to coat. Spoon into tomato cups. Serve on a lettuce-lined plate if desired with any additional salad on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 792mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.