Ham and Macaroni Picnic Salad

Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Ham and Macaroni Picnic Salad
20 min.
12
239kcal

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Looking for a delightful dish that’s perfect for your next picnic or potluck? Look no further than this refreshing Ham and Macaroni Picnic Salad! This dairy-free recipe is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 20 minutes—but it also serves a crowd, making it an ideal choice for gatherings of all sizes.

Imagine a vibrant mix of tender elbow macaroni, savory diced ham, and crisp celery, all tossed together with zesty green onions and sweet pickle relish. The addition of colorful pimientos and hard-cooked eggs adds both flavor and visual appeal, making this salad a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. The creamy dressing, made with a blend of mayonnaise and yellow mustard, ties all the ingredients together beautifully, creating a satisfying and delicious side dish that everyone will love.

With only 239 calories per serving, this salad is a guilt-free option that doesn’t skimp on taste. Whether you’re serving it as a side dish, starter, or snack, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering. So grab your bowl and get ready to whip up this crowd-pleaser that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

  • 16 oz elbow macaroni uncooked
  • cup finely-chopped ham diced cooked
  • cup celery sliced
  • 0.5 cup spring onion chopped
  • 0.3 cup pickle relish sweet
  • oz pimientos diced drained
  •  hardboiled eggs chopped
  • cup salad dressing 
  • tablespoons mustard yellow
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
  2. In large bowl, mix cooked macaroni, ham, celery, onions, pickle relish and pimientos.
  3. In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well blended.
  4. Add to salad; mix well. Gently stir in hard-cooked eggs.
  5. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts

Calories239kcal
Protein15.53%
Fat27.84%
Carbs56.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.42
Glycemic Load
0.2
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.4004347635352%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.24mg
Luteolin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.48mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:239.2kcal
11.96%
Fat:7.34g
11.29%
Saturated Fat:1.4g
8.78%
Carbohydrates:33.58g
11.19%
Net Carbohydrates:31.85g
11.58%
Sugar:5.2g
5.78%
Cholesterol:69.04mg
23.01%
Sodium:500.16mg
21.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.21g
18.42%
Selenium:32.2µg
46%
Vitamin K:27.01µg
25.72%
Manganese:0.4mg
19.89%
Phosphorus:138.58mg
13.86%
Vitamin C:8.29mg
10.05%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.56%
Vitamin A:362.67IU
7.25%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.24%
Copper:0.14mg
7.1%
Magnesium:28.28mg
7.07%
Fiber:1.74g
6.94%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.71%
Zinc:0.99mg
6.62%
Iron:1.09mg
6.03%
Vitamin B3:1.12mg
5.62%
Potassium:196.31mg
5.61%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.3%
Folate:20.68µg
5.17%
Vitamin E:0.77mg
5.11%
Vitamin B5:0.51mg
5.11%
Calcium:28.05mg
2.81%
Vitamin D:0.37µg
2.44%