Macaroni Ham & Cheese Summertime Salad

• 8 ounces medium pasta shells, cooked al dente and cooled
• 8 hard-boiled eggs, peeled, cooled &, diced
• 2 cups Velveeta cheese, diced
• 1 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed (optional)
• 2 cups ready to eat ham, diced
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup sweet pickle relish
• 3 tablespoons sweet pickle juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 12 teaspoon black pepper

1. Cook macaroni to al dente in boiling, salted water.
2. Drain and toss with 1 teaspoon of EVOO to prevent sticking.
3. Cool to room temperature.
4. When macaroni has cooled, add diced egg, cheese and ham.
5. Stir together.
6. Add peas if desired.
7. Add remaining ingredients and stir together.
8. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
9. Be sure to stir the salad before serving.

pasta shells, eggs, velveeta cheese, frozen sweet peas, ready, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, sweet pickle juice, salt, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/macaroni-ham-cheese-summertime-salad-517061 (may not work)