Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 1 pkg. (1 lb) pkg. macaroni (or shells)
• 1 1/2 c. mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp. mustard
• 1/4 c. sour cream
• 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt (or to taste)
• ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1 c. ham steak, cut into small cubes
• 1 c. cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
• 2/3 c. frozen peas, thawed
• 2-3 carrots, shredded
• Optional mix-ins:
• cucumber, peeled and diced
• dill pickles, chopped
• tomato, diced
• red bell pepper, diced
• celery, chopped

Directions

1. ◦Prepare macaroni to al dente according to package directions. After macaroni is cooked, drain and rinse in cold water. Once macaroni has cooled down, drain well.

2. ◦In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.

3. ◦In a large bowl toss macaroni with ham, cheese, peas, carrots, and other mix-ins.

4. ◦Fold in mayonnaise mixture until pasta is well coated.

5. ◦Cover with plastic wrap and allow to sit overnight.

6. ◦If the salad seems a little dry after setting up overnight, add some milk a little bit at a time until salad becomes nice and creamy again.

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