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Best Macaroni Salad
Photo: Anna Pelzer

Best Macaroni Salad

9 ingredients 15 min + 15 min 8 servings openrecipes
Best Macaroni Salad

"Very easy and delicious! I am constantly asked to bring this salad to parties and picnics. The cheese and ham are key additions to an old favorite."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

524
Calories
36g
Protein
34g
Fat
18g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 10 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Ham 100g cooked 145
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Macaroni not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package macaroni
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 1 cup diced ham
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

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