Promotion Party Macaroni Salad

A neighbor shared some delicious macaroni salad that her neighbor had prepared for a promotion party. I asked for the recipe, but it wasa family secret. This version is very similar, adapted from Quick Cooking, changing a few things to make it more like the salad I had tasted.

• Ready In: 48 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 2  cups ham, cooked, diced into small cubes
• 4  cups  cooked elbow macaroni (measured after cooking)
• 1  cup baby shrimp, cooked (can be frozen, thawed)
• 1  celery rib, diced
• 1⁄4 cup sweet onion, diced
• 1⁄4 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1⁄4 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1⁄4 cup sweet pickle, diced. (gherkins) (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese, diced (to taste)

• Dressing

• 1⁄3 cup sour cream
• 1⁄3 cup mayonnaise
• 4  teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 1  teaspoon fresh dill, minced or 1⁄4 teaspoon dried dill
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, totaste
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar or 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar substitute, to taste

Directions

1. Combine the ham, macaroni, shrimp, veggies and cheese in a large bowl.
2. Combine dressing with a whisk and pour over salad,tossing to coat.
3. Cover and chill at least 2-3 hours before serving.