Supper on the Porch Salad

This was posted in the Idaho Press Tribune from Beth Edwards in Caldwell, Idaho (she submitted her favorite recipe). Never has it crossed my mind to make a macaroni salad for dinner, but it's quick and simple and of course, delicious. I substituted pepper jack cheese for more bite and added some dill pickles marinated in garlic (plus a little juice). Serving size is estimated (it wasn't listed). Thank you Beth for your great recipe!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup macaroni
• 12  ounces ham, chopped
• 1  cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
• 1⁄2 cup celery, bias cut
• 1⁄3 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup green onion, sliced
• 2  tablespoons pimiento, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  pickle relish, drained
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise or 1⁄2 cup  salad dressing
• 1  tablespoon prepared mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Cook macaroni in boiling salted water until tender.
2. Drain and cool.
3. Mix with ham, cheese, celery, green pepper, green onions and tops, pimiento, and pickle relish.
4. Blend mayonnaise, mustard, and salt and add to macaroni mixture.
5. Toss lightly and chill well before serving.