#1216 - Macaroni & Cheese Salad

(by Shirley McNevich)

1 cup dry macaroni or any pasta shape (cooked, drained and cooled according to box directions)
1 - 12oz. can chopped ham OR 12oz. cooked ham (cut into bite sized pieces)
1 cup cubed sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onion
2 TBSP chopped pimentos (drain before chopping)
1/4 cup drained pickle relish
1/2 cup mayo OR Miracle Whip
1 TBSP French's yellow mustard
1/4 tsp. salt
1 TBSP white sugar

In a large bowl add drained macaroni, chopped ham, sharp cheese cubes, celery, chopped green pepper, chopped green onion, chopped pimentos, and drained relish--toss until mixed. In a separate bowl add mayo, mustard, salt and white sugar--stir. Pour mayo mixture on top of macaroni mixture--stir lightly to coat. Taste--if too sour add a little more white sugar. If too sweet, add a little more yellow mustard. If too dry, add a little more mayo. Refrigerate until cold.