| Tradewinds Salad |
| Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain; cool. Melt butter and brown sugar together in saucepan. Add meat and cook until browned;cool. Combine meat, grapes/apples cheese cubes and macaroni in large bowl. Reserve 2 TBSP pineapple juice, draining rest. Add pineapple chunks to meat mixture. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, salt and pineapple juice in small bowl; mix well; pour over salad mixture. Toss and chill. |
| 2 C shell macaroni 2 TBSP butter or margarine 1/4 C brown sugar 1 C cubed chicken, turkey or ham 2 to 3 C chunk pineapple, drained (SAVE 2 TBSP) 1 to 2 C cheddar cheese cubes 2 C grapes or chopped apples 1/4 C mayonnaise 1/4 C sour cream 1/2 TSP salt |
| Even though you have many options to try, my personal favorite involves ham with grapes. You may use a Large can of chunk ham (or the other meats) and a small bag of pre-cubed cheese. Variences are according to personal choice. This is a good recipe for church pot-luck dinners or other get-togethers. |