Ham and Chicken Macaroni Salad

Ingredients for Ham and Chicken Macaroni Salad

• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 8 oz ham, cubed
• 8 oz chicken breast
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 cup cooked green peas
• 2 red bell peppers, chopped
• 3/4 cup sweet pickle relish
• 8 oz pineapple tidbits, drained
• 1 cup carrots, cubed
• 4 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups Lady's Choice mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup all-purpose cream (optional)
• 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

How to cook Ham and Chicken Macaroni Salad

1. 1.Bring the water and 1 tsp salt to a boil. Add chicken, cover, and simmer over medium heat for 16–18 minutes; cool and dice.
2. 2.Cook elbow macaroni in the chicken cooking liquid according to package directions. Drain well and place in a large bowl.
3. 3.Whisk mayonnaise, optional all-purpose cream, onion powder, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. 4.Toss macaroni with chicken, ham, onion, celery, peas, bell peppers, relish, pineapple, and carrots. Fold in dressing until evenly coated.
5. 5.Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Serve chilled.