Ham and Pasta Salad

Pasta salad features cooked macaroni combined with chopped cooked ham, chopped cheddar cheese, chopped celery, chopped green onion and dressed with prepared mustard and mayonnaise. Pasta salad is seasoned with coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper, and topped with quarted hard cooked eggs and tomato wedges before serving.

Ingredients -

8 ounces Macaroni, cooked until al dente, drained, cooled
12 ounces Cooked Ham, chopped
8 ounces Cheddar Cheese, chopped
4 Celery Stalks, trimmed and chopped
5 Green Onions, chopped
1 tablespoon Prepared Mustard
8 ounces Mayonnaise
Salt and Pepper
2 Hard-Boiled Eggs, quartered
2 Tomatoes, cut into wedges

Preparation:

1. In a large salad bowl, combine the ham, cheese, celery and spring onions.

2. Mix in the macaroni.

3. In a small bowl, combine the mustard and mayo.

4. Season to taste.

5. Add the mayo to the salad and mix well to coat.

6. Garnish with the chopped eggs and tomato wedges.

Pasta Salad Making Tips -

Fruit Salad

Luscious, fresh fruit is the key to a great fruit salad. Dip or brush freshly cut fruits, such as apples, peaches and pears with a mixture of lemon juice and water. The lemon juice keeps the fruit from browning.

Pasta Salad Making Tips -

Keep Fruit Fresh

Dip freshly cut fruit slices like apple, peach and pear into a mixture of ascorbic acid color keeper and water to keep them from browning.

Recipe Ideas:

Italian Pasta Salad

Italian Pasta Salad with Pepperoni and Bell Pepper

Italian Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Shrimp

Italian Style Pasta Salad

Italian Vegetable Pasta Salad

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