Macaroni Ham Salad is a refreshing and light summer pasta salad loaded with ham, macaroni pasta, bell peppers, carrots, celery, and cheddar cheese, tossed in a creamy tangy homemade dressing.
Bring a pot of water to boil. Add a few pinches of salt. Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions.
Once macaroni is cooked, drain the excess water and place into a medium sized bowl.
In a small bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients. Mix until combined. Set aside.
Add cubed ham, bell peppers, carrots, celery, and cheddar cheese to the bowl with macaroni. Mix gently to avoid squashing the macaroni pasta.
Pour the dressing over the salad. Mix gently making sure to coat the salad with the dressing. Optional: let the pasta salad sit for 30 minutes in the refrigerator so that the flavors come together.