Chicken Macaroni Salad | Quick Healthy Macaroni Salad Recipe

Chicken Macaroni Salad

Ingredients:
2 c. uncooked elbow macaroni noodles
1 c.- 1.5 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. diced ham (boiled chicken breasts and/or ham is also commonly used)
1 celery stalk, diced if you want crunch and minced if you don’t
2 tbsps. finely minced red onion
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
1 15 oz. can pineapple tidbits, drained
1/4 c. sweet pickle relish, drained
1/2-3/4 c. diced cheddar cheese (Shredded is fine)

Instructions

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Rinse with cold water and drain.
• In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Add onion, celery, green pepper, carrots, peppers and macaroni. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.