I hope you like it.....I've given this to a few people and they loved it. Two of the husbands ate the whole bowl in one day!
The ingredients.....
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After dressing is added....
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Macaroni Salad
2 c. macaroni, cook until just done about 8 minutes
2/3 c. peas
2 celery stalks, minced fine
½ c. shredded baby carrots
6-8 green onions, sliced thin (or chives)
1c. cheddar cheese, bite size (Cabot's reg. or light, mild or sharp)
3-4 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1c. ham, diced
Drain and rinse macaroni. Spread on a cookie sheet to cool before adding to other ingredients.Place all other ing. in a bowl. Set aside to make dressing.
Dressing:
½ c. ranch dressing (Light or reg.Marzzetti Ranch)
½ c. mayo. (Hellman’s)
1tsp. yellow mustard (Dijon optional)
½ garlic powder
¼ -1/2 tsp. pepper
1tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. Tabasco
2 tsp. sugar
Put all the ing. in a bowl, stir to combine. Gently fold with the salad ing., adjust salt and pepper to taste. Chill for 3 hours. If needed add some milk and stir before serving.
Substitutions:
Can use bacon instead of ham
**If making potato salad instead of macaroni:
Wash and slice in half baby red potatoes, leave skins on. Cook until tender, drain. While hot cut or chop into smaller pieces. While still hot drizzle with about 4 tbs. of red wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar or even dill pickle juice) gently turn while drizzling. Spread out on a cookie sheet to cool before adding to dressing.