Name: Easy Broccoli Ham Salad for Lunchboxes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 11 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 pouch pre-cooked cut macaroni pasta; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 lemon, juiced; 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1.5 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces; 0.5 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 cup cooked ham, julienned; 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped

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Lunchbox Broccoli and Ham Salad

Jul 30, 2025
by Abdiel Simonis
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PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

1 mins
TOTAL TIME

11 mins
SERVING

2 People
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Elevate your midday meal with this vibrant and convenient macaroni salad. Featuring tender pasta, crisp broccoli, savory ham, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy hard-boiled eggs, it's a symphony of flavors and textures that will brighten your day.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 pouch pre-cooked cut macaroni pasta

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 lemon, juiced

1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

1.5 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces

0.5 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

1 cup cooked ham, julienned

2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

58 g
Cholesterol

280 mg
Fiber

8 g
Protein

36 g
Saturated Fat

14 g
Sodium

1424 mg
Sugar

4 g
Fat

43 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Gently massage the macaroni pouch to separate the noodles. Tear a small vent in the corner of the pouch. (1 minute)

02

Step

Microwave the pasta according to package directions (usually about 1 minute). Transfer the pasta to a plate and allow it to cool slightly. (5 minutes)

03

Step

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create a zesty vinaigrette.

04

Step

Divide the cooled pasta evenly among your lunch containers.

05

Step

Distribute the cherry tomatoes, broccoli florets, Cheddar cheese, julienned ham, and chopped hard-boiled eggs evenly among the containers, arranging them artfully over the pasta.

06

Step

Drizzle the olive oil-lemon vinaigrette over each salad. Ensure even distribution for optimal flavor in every bite. Secure the lids and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the vinaigrette.
Feel free to substitute other cheeses, such as provolone or Monterey Jack.
To keep the broccoli crisp, you can blanch it for 1-2 minutes in boiling water, then immediately transfer it to an ice bath to stop the cooking process before adding to the salad.
If you're packing this salad the night before, consider keeping the dressing separate to prevent the pasta from becoming soggy. Simply drizzle it over the salad just before eating.

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