Ham and macaroni salad, old-fashioned and creamy

Ingredients

• 375g macaroni
• 2 green onions, finely sliced
• 1 1/2 cup (375 ml) celery, cut in half then finely sliced
• 1 1/2 cup (375 ml) carrots, cut in half then finely sliced
• 1 cup (250 ml) cheddar cheese, cut in cubes
• 1 1/2 cup (375 ml) cooked ham, cut in cubes
• A big handful fresh Italian parsley, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Provence herbs
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) mayonnaise (or more to taste)