MACARONI SALAD WITH PEAS AND HAM

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Categories     Salad     Pasta     Side     Freeze/Chill     Fourth of July     Picnic     Super Bowl     Graduation     Backyard BBQ     Ham     Celery     Pea     Bell Pepper     Summer     Tailgating     Potluck     Noodle     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 pound large elbow macaroni
1 6-ounce piece of ham, cut into 1/3-inch cubes (about 3/4 cup)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped shallots
1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well. Place macaroni in large bowl. Add ham, bell pepper, peas, celery, shallots and parsley. Whisk vinegar, lemon juice and mustard in small bowl to blend; whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Toss salad with dressing. Cover; chill at least 2 and up to 6 hours, tossing occasionally. Serve salad cold or at room temperature.

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