4 Ingredient Macaroni Salad Recipe
This 4 Ingredient Macaroni Salad with Mayo mixes pasta, ham, and cheddar cheese. Ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta (uncooked )
- 8 ounces ham
- 8 ounce cheddar cheese (block)
- 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
- Optional - salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Using a colander, drain the pasta.
- Place the macaroni noodles in a large bowl.
- Dice the ham and cheddar into bite-sized cubes.
- Add mayonnaise, ham, and cheese to the bowl of pasta and mix well.
- If desired, season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
- Mix well before serving.
Notes
- Use any shaped pasta you prefer; short pasta works best, like elbow macaroni.
- Try using fresh mozzarella pearls, feta cheese, or other cheeses.
- Use Miracle Whip or Italian dressing instead of mayonnaise.
- Easily add any of the following ingredients for extra flavor: diced green onions, chopped cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, chopped black olives, diced red bell pepper, diced green pepper, diced red onion, mini pepperonis, or crispy bacon.
- Store leftover 4 Ingredient Pasta Salad with mayonnaise in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 575kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 17gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 790mgPotassium: 175mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 311IUCalcium: 212mgIron: 1mg
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