Ham and Cheese Macaroni Salad

This is like a great ham and cheese sandwich in a bowl.  You can even make this the day before—just keep the macaroni, dressing, veggies and ham/cheese separate until the day you are serving.

Ingredients:

Dressing:

1/3 cup low-fat sour cream
2/3 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1/4 teaspoon white pepper (or black pepper, your call)

1-2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

¼ cup milk or water

Macaroni:

4 cups cooked elbow macaroni (about 8 ounces uncooked pasta)

Add-ins:

½ cup sliced green onions
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed (optional, but won’t you give peas a chance?)
3/4 cup diced reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (or swiss, or a combo of the two)
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup diced lean ham

Directions:

Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well. Add macaroni and remaining ingredients; toss well to coat. Cover and chill at least 3 hours before serving.