Macaroni Salad

Directions

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   Prep time: 15 minutes
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   Cooking time: about 15 minutes
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   Cook the macaroni, following package directions. Drain well, rinse with cold water, and let cool. While pasta is boiling, cook the broccoli in the microwave until just tender (about 4 minutes).
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   Place macaroni in a serving bowl; add broccoli, ham, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper to taste. In a small bowl, blend mayonnaise with sour cream, then add mixture to pasta.
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   Peel cooled eggs (discard 2 of the yolks). Chop the remaining eggs and gently stir them into the macaroni mixture. Add more salt and pepper if needed. You can make this salad a day ahead and refrigerate overnight, or serve it right away.
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   How kids can help: Measure macaroni; mix dressing; mix macaroni and other ingredients; peel eggs, chop with plastic knife, and stir them into salad.