Ham Brunch Salad

By luvmybuttonsnbows

Prep time: 15-20 minutes
Serves:4
Cooked turkey or chicken may be substituted for ham, if desired. This salad can be refrigerated for several hours before serving or served immediately.

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. uncooked macaroni
• 1 c. diced boiled ham
• 1/2 c. chopped celery
• 1 can (8 oz.) sliced or diagonally cut green beans, drained
• 1 can (8 oz.) pineapple chunks, drained
• DRESSING
• 1/4 c. sour cream
• 1/4 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/4 c. toasted slivered almonds for garnish, optional
• lettuce leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Drop macaroni into boiling water to cover. Boil for 8 min, or until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water. Meanwhile, combine ham, celery, green beans and pineapple. Set aside. Blend sour cream, mayonnaise, allspice and lemon juice. Mix drained macaroni into ham mixture. Fold in the dressing and transfer to lettuce-lined bowl for serving. Sprinkle top with toasted almonds.