Macaroni Salad III

A perfect recipe for that large picnic or potluck. Crowd pleasing macaroni salad with ham, onion, green pepper, hard cooked eggs and carrots. The ham is optional.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 336 Calories

Ingredients

• 12 eggs
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 cup olive oil
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• ½ pound cooked ham, diced
• 10 pounds macaroni
• salt (Optional)
• 6 onions, chopped
• 3 green bell pepper, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a very large pot of lightly salted water with oil to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for about 30 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

Place eggs in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Over medium heat, bring water to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 12 to 17 minutes. Immediately remove from heat and plunge in cold water. Remove from water, peel and chop.

Step 3

In a large bowl mix together: onion, bell pepper, carrots, chopped eggs and ham. In another bowl mix together garlic, olive oil, mayonnaise, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.

Step 4

Stir together: vegetable and egg mixture, mayonnaise mixture and cooked macaroni.