Recipe

Cold Elbow Macaroni and Ham Salad

Name: Cold Elbow Macaroni and Ham Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni; Water, to boil the macaroni; ½ pickled cucumber; ¼ cup carrot; 1 onion; ½ pound ham or other cured meat; 2 hard-boiled eggs; ¾ cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 2 slices of pineapple; 1 tablespoon salt; Pepper, to taste

Cold elbow macaroni salad with ham, pineapple, pickled cucumber, and mayonnaise, garnished with hard-boiled eggs. Easy, fresh, and perfect for an afternoon snack.

CiberCubaFebruary 25, 2009

CiberCuba

Preparation15 min
Cooking15 min
Total time30 min
Servings6 servings
DifficultyEasy

A delicious salad for afternoon snacks: very cold elbow macaroni with ham, a touch of sweetness from pineapple, and the creaminess of mayonnaise.

Method

Bring water to a boil with a little oil and salt, and cook the elbow macaroni until tender.
Drain and let cool completely.
Chop the pickled cucumber, carrot, onion, ham, and pineapple well, and add them to the macaroni.
Season with the remaining oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste.
Add the mayonnaise and mix well until everything is incorporated.
Garnish the salad with the hard-boiled eggs cut in half and serve cold.