Macaroni Salad For 100

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Servings: 100 Difficulty: Beginner
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A hearty, crowd-pleasing pasta salad loaded with ham, cheese, and veggies for large gatherings.
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This massive macaroni salad is the ultimate solution for feeding a large crowd at potlucks, church suppers, or community events. It combines tender cooked macaroni with savory cubed ham, crisp celery, and sweet onions, all tossed together with thawed frozen peas and melted cheddar cheese. The addition of pitted ripe olives adds a briny depth that balances the richness of the ham and cheese. This dish is best served chilled or at room temperature, making it a convenient make-ahead option. The textures range from the soft pasta to the crunchy vegetables, creating a satisfying bite in every spoonful. It’s a comforting, home-style classic that brings everyone together around the table.

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Macaroni Salad For 100

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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 100 Calories: 3197.3

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This massive macaroni salad is the ultimate solution for feeding a large crowd at potlucks, church suppers, or community events. It combines tender cooked macaroni with savory cubed ham, crisp celery, and sweet onions, all tossed together with thawed frozen peas and melted cheddar cheese. The addition of pitted ripe olives adds a briny depth that balances the richness of the ham and cheese. This dish is best served chilled or at room temperature, making it a convenient make-ahead option. The textures range from the soft pasta to the crunchy vegetables, creating a satisfying bite in every spoonful. It&# 226;ÂÂs a comforting, home-style classic that brings everyone together around the table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cook macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
  2. In a very large mixing bowl, combine the cooled macaroni, cubed ham, chopped celery, chopped onions, and thawed peas.
  3. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and drained pitted ripe olives to the bowl.
  4. Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly distributed.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 100

Amount Per Serving
Calories 3197.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 143.0g221%
Saturated Fat 80.4g403%
Cholesterol 657.2mg220%
Sodium 11008.4mg459%
Total Carbohydrate 189.0g63%
Dietary Fiber 11.6g47%
Sugars 11.2g
Protein 285.3g571%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: macaroni, salad, ham, cheese, peas, celery, onion, olives, party, potluck, large, batch, crowd, main, side, vegetable, protein, chilled, make-ahead, comfort, classic
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