Mid-Century Macaroni Salad

Categories: Salad- pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz. elbow pasta
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. brown mustard
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. celery seed
• 1/4 cup grated red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped sweet pickle
• Kosher salt and ground black pepper
• 3 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, cored and chopped
• 1 cup (6 oz.) cubed ham
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until just tender. Drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar, celery seed, grated onion and chopped sweet pickle. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the celery, bell pepper, ham, cheese and carrot. Stir in the drained pasta, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

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