Filipino Macaroni Salad (With Ham)
This dish has a combination of sweet and savory and it is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or any occasion where you want to bring a little something special to the table. So grab your apron and let's get cooking!
Servings 8
Calories 813.7kcal
Cost $20
Ingredients
- 4 cups Elbow Macaroni Pasta uncooked
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Condensed Milk
- ½ cup Onion diced
- 8 oz. Smoked Ham diced
- 1 fresh Granny Smith unpeeled and diced
- ½ cup Sweet Relish drained
- ½ cup Crushed Pineapple drained
- 4 oz. Cheddar Cheese sharp or mild
- ¼ cup Roasted Red Bell Pepper drained
- Salt + Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook macaroni pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain but do not rinse. Let cool in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, blend mayonnaise and condensed milk together.
- Once the pasta is cool, add all the ingredients to the large bowl and mix all the ingredients together.
Notes
- Don't overcook the pasta. Follow the package instructions precisely.
- Don't rinse the pasta once it's been drained.
- Let pasta cool in the mixing bowl before adding all the rest of the ingredients.
- Mix gently and thoroughly to be sure all the flavors are blended.
- Soak the onion in cold water for a few minutes to get rid of the bitter taste.
- You can substitute sugar for condensed milk using a 1:1 ratio.
- This macaroni salad pairs perfectly well with my Huli-Huli Chicken recipe.