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    Home / Recipes / Keto Sides

    Keto Macaroni Salad with Ham and Cheese

    By Lisa MarcAurele on May 15, 2022 5 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links. See Disclosure

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    Low-carb shiratake noodles make this keto macaroni salad with ham less than 1 gram carb per serving. It's a perfect recipe for summer picnics!

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    Jump to:
    • 📋 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Quick tips
    • 🍽️ Serving suggestions
    • 🙋 FAQs
    • 📚 Related recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    Pasta salad is the perfect side dish at summer potluck picnics.  They go so well with hotdogs and hamburgers!

    I thought it would be great to have a little "pasta" salad at the next barbecue. So I modified an old recipe for ham and cheese macaroni salad to use keto-friendly pasta.

    The conversion was really easy! I just used Miracle Noodle Ziti in place of traditional wheat pasta. They are super low in calories and have virtually no carbs.

    Now you don't have to skip this favorite picnic food just because you follow a low-carb diet! I never thought I could continue to eat pasta salads on low carb. But, shiratake noodles make this possible.

    📋 Ingredients

    This is a really simple keto macaroni salad recipe. It's also a great way to use up leftover ham from dinner.

    keto macaroni salad ingredients.

    Here's what you'll need to make the dish.

    • Keto pasta
    • Cheddar cheese
    • Cooked ham
    • Dill pickles
    • Eggs
    • Mayonnaise
    • Mustard

    Most commercially prepared mayonnaise uses seed oil. I find avocado oil based mayo is the best. And, it's super easy to make your own. I just whip up two egg yolks with a cup of avocado oil along with a bit of sea salt and mustard with a stick blender.

    🔪 Instructions

    The prep time for this low-carb macaroni salad with ham is easily done within fifteen minutes. Just prep the noodles then stir in the rest of the ingredients! It will go quick if you have your eggs already hard boiled.

    Prep shiratake noodles

    The great thing about shiratake noodles is that they don't require any cooking. However, they taste much better if boiled dry after soaking and rinsing.

    To prepare the noodles, drain the liquid , soak in water for 5-10 minutes, drain again, then stir fry them in a dry pan. They are done when they feel like they are sticking to the pan.

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    Combine

    Place the prepared shiratake noodles into a large bowl. Toss in the chopped ham, cheese, pickles, and hard boiled eggs.

    macaroni salad main ingredients in bowl.

    Then top the mix with mayonnaise and mustard.

    adding the mayonnaise and mustard salad dressing.

    Give the mixture a good stir until everything is well combined.

    keto macaroni salad in glass bowl.

    The salad can be served immediately, but it will taste better if you let it chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour. I like to make it the day before and let it chill overnight.

    💭 Quick tips

    • Cut the noodles. The Miracle Noodle ziti noodles tend to be longer than standard macaroni. I like to cut them into smaller bite sized pieces with kitchen shears.
    • Use dijon mustard. Regular yellow mustard has a mild taste. I prefer to use dijon mustard which is has a spicier flavor.

    🍽️ Serving suggestions

    You'll want to take along this super easy low carb ham and cheese macaroni salad to your summer picnics. It goes great with marinated grilled chicken, shish kabobs, and chimichurri flank steak.

    It's also a great dish to enjoy for lunch with a tall glass of strawberry limeade in the summertime. If you want a suggestion for dessert, I'd recommend my gluten-free strawberry rhubarb crisp topped with a scoop of low-carb vanilla ice cream.

    ham and cheese keto macaroni salad

    🙋 FAQs

    Can you eat pasta on keto?

    Most types of pasta are not keto-friendly due to their high carbohydrate content. However, there are some keto-friendly pasta alternatives available, such as zucchini noodles or shirataki noodles.

    How many carbs are in macaroni salad?

    The answer to this question depends on the recipe. Typically, macaroni salad contains between 20 and 30 grams of carbohydrates per serving. However, this low-carb macaroni salad has less than 1g carb.

    Is Dijon mustard okay for a keto diet?

    Yes, Dijon mustard is okay for a keto diet. It is low in carbs and has a moderate amount of fat.

    How long does macaroni salad last?

    Leftovers can last for up to five days in the fridge.

    📚 Related recipes

    Now that you've tried this keto macaroni salad, you may be looking for other recipes made with shiratake noodles. These are some of my favorites.

    • Baked Mac and Cheese is perfect for a simple, yet delicious, dinner.
    • Tuna Noodle Casserole is a comforting dish that is perfect for any time of the year.
    • Crock Pot Lo Mein a great option for busy weeknights.
    • Keto Ramen can be prepared in just a few minutes and is sure to satisfy your hunger.
    • Sausage Goulash is a hearty and delicious dish that cooks up quickly.,

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    📖 Recipe

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    Ham and Cheese Macaroni Salad

    Author: Lisa MarcAurele
    5 from 4 votes
    Low carb shiratake noodles make this ham and cheese macaroni salad less than 1 gram carb per serving. Perfect recipe for picnics!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
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    Servings 8
    Calories 142

    Ingredients

    • 14 ounces shiratake ziti Miracle Noodles 2 packages
    • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese cut into small cubes
    • ½ cup cooked ham cubed
    • ½ cup dill pickles chopped
    • 2 hard boiled eggs chopped
    • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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    Instructions

    • Prep Miracle Noodles by draining, soaking for 5 minutes, draining again, and then stir frying in a dry pan over medium heat until noodle feel like they are sticking to the pan. You may want to cut up an longer noodles into smaller pieces.
    • Mix together first five ingredients.
    • Blend together mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.
    • Stir mayonnaise mixture into pasta mixture until well combined.
    • Store in refrigerator. Serve chilled.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 104g | Calories: 142 | Carbohydrates: 0.8g | Protein: 6.4g | Fat: 12.6g | Saturated Fat: 4.5g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 392mg

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 0.8 g | % Carbs: 2.3 % | % Protein: 18 % | % Fat: 79.7 % | SmartPoints: 5
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    Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

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    First published on May 28, 2012. Updated on May 15, 2022, with new images and additional recipe information.

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    1. April

      May 17, 2022 at 2:08 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds wonderful! It is a reminder of a salad my mother made years and years ago, only hers had "real" macaroni and thin rounds of hotdogs instead of ham! I don't have ham but I do have hotdogs (and pepperoni might be good too)! Definitely making it today. Thanks!

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      • Lisa MarcAurele

        May 17, 2022 at 3:01 pm

        Great idea on the hotdogs! I may try that when I don't have any ham as we usually have hotdogs in the freezer or fridge in summer. Pepperoni is a nice alternative too. Thanks for sharing!

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        • April

          May 17, 2022 at 7:36 pm

          5 stars
          I made it and like it! It is a keeper. It was a little bland, so I added just a little more mayo and mustard, a Tbl of dill relish and some black pepper. That did it! Thanks for the "memory" and the recipe!

        • Lisa MarcAurele

          May 17, 2022 at 8:44 pm

          Love the addition of dill! I usually just eyeball the mayo and mustard and adjust to taste if needed. Thanks for sharing your mods!

    2. Emily Kemp

      July 05, 2018 at 5:02 am

      5 stars
      This is perfect for barbecues!

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