Macaroni Ham Salad

Ingredients

• water
• 2 cups uncooked pasta salad
• salt
• 1/2 pound chicken breast, boneless, skinless
• 1/2 cup carrots, diced
• 1/2 pound Mekeni Deli Premium Ham, diced
• 2/3 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
• 2 tablespoons onions, peeled and finely chopped
• 1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons pineapple juice, reserved from canned pineapples
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup cheese, diced

Steps

1. 1

   In a pot, add water and salt. Bring to a boil. Add macaroni noodles. Stir and cook according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.

2. 2

   In another pot, add chicken breast and enough water to cover the breast. Bring to a boil and skim scum that floats. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove, drain, and allow it to cool completely. Shred and set aside.

3. 3

   In a pot, bring about 2 to 3 cups of water to a boil. Blanch carrots for about 30 seconds, then plunge into an ice bath until completely cool. Drain well and set aside.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, add cooked macaroni noodles, blanched carrots, pineapple tidbits, onion, pickle relish, raisins, shredded chicken, Mekeni Deli ham, mayonnaise, pineapple juice, sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine. Add in cheese and gently toss.

5. 5

   Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight for the flavors to meld.