Pasta Salad

1 can    ham
1        onion, diced (vidalias best)
3        carrots
1 can    corn
1 cup    peas
1 stalk  celery
2        sweet pickles, minced (optional)
1/2 pkg  macaroni shells
1/4 cup  salad dressing per serving

Start macaroni shells to cooking for 10 minutes in
boiling water.  Dice carrots and celery into small
bite size pieces.  Combine ham, onion, carrots, corn,
peas, pickles and celery into bowl. 

When the noodles are cooked, add the macaroni.  Mix
thoroughly and place in refrigerator for 15 minutes. 

When ready to serve, add salad dressing to each
individual serving.  Do not add until ready to serve. 
If taking it along, carry the dressing separately and
add when ready. 

Contributed by Mary Jane Kelly