Sałatka z Makaronu z Szynką

Name: Sałatka z Makaronu z Szynką
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 8 min
Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients: 250 g Pasta, dry; 200 g Ham, cooked, diced; 170 g Corn, canned, drained; 180 g Pickled cucumber, diced; 150 g Yellow cheese, diced; 150 g Mayonnaise; 20 g Mustard; 4 g Salt; 1 g Black pepper, ground

Sałatka z Makaronu z Szynką · ready in 1 h 8 min · 4 servings · 743 kcal per serving · easy · 9 ingredients

A hearty Polish cold supper salad where tangy pickled cucumber cuts through creamy mayonnaise and tender pasta, just like a home party classic.

Prep: 23 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 1 h 8 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 743
Difficulty: easy

Polish Supper High-protein (25 g+)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

250 gPasta, dry
200 gHam, cooked, diced
170 gCorn, canned, drained
180 gPickled cucumber, diced
150 gYellow cheese, diced
150 gMayonnaise
20 gMustard
4 gSalt
1 gBlack pepper, ground

Equipment

stovetop, refrigerator, large pot, colander, sieve, cutting board, chef's knife, large mixing bowl, small bowl, spoon, spatula, serving bowl

Instructions

Prepare Workstation
Gather measured ingredients and set out a large pot, colander, sieve, cutting board, knife, bowls, spoon, spatula, and serving bowl. · 5 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured, tools are within reach, and chilled items are ready to dice.
Cook Pasta
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, following package timing; drain in a colander and spread to cool completely. · 15 min
What to look for: Pasta is tender with a firm center, drained well, and no longer steaming.
Dice Add Ins
Dice cooked ham, pickled cucumber, and yellow cheese into small even cubes so each forkful has the classic Polish balance. · 8 min
What to look for: Ham, cucumber, and cheese pieces are roughly the same small size.
Drain Corn
Drain canned corn thoroughly in a sieve so the kernels stay separate and do not loosen the mayonnaise dressing. · 2 min
What to look for: Corn looks glossy but no liquid is pooling underneath.
Combine Salad
Combine cooled pasta, ham, corn, pickled cucumber, and yellow cheese in a large bowl, lifting gently to avoid breaking pasta. · 3 min
What to look for: Ingredients are evenly distributed through the cooled pasta.
Dress Salad
Mix mayonnaise with mustard in a small bowl until smooth, then fold the dressing through the salad until lightly coated. · 4 min
What to look for: Dressing is smooth and every ingredient has a thin creamy coating.
Chill Serve
Season with salt and black pepper, chill covered for 30 minutes, then serve cold as a hearty Polish supper salad. · 31 min
What to look for: Salad is cold, creamy, and lightly seasoned, with firm cucumber and visible cubes of ham and cheese.

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	743
Protein	30 g
Carbohydrates	59 g
of which sugars	5 g
Fat	43 g
of which saturated	12 g
Fibre	4 g
Sodium	2205 mg

Nutri-ScoreD

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk, eggs, mustard

Ingredient substitutions

Pasta

Small pasta: Use another short pasta shape that holds mayonnaise dressing well.

Ham

Cooked ham: Use plain cooked ham cut into small cubes, not smoked strongly.

Corn

Canned corn: Drain very well so the salad stays creamy rather than watery.

Pickled cucumber

Sour pickled cucumber: Choose firm pickles for acidity and crunch.

Yellow cheese

Mild yellow cheese: Use a firm mild cheese that can be cut into neat cubes.

Mayonnaise

Plain mayonnaise: Use a classic plain mayonnaise for the traditional creamy dressing.