Description
Cold Creamy Chicken Macaroni Salad is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy dressing for a satisfying meal. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or family gatherings, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor and nutrition. The sweet and tangy dressing complements the chicken and elbow macaroni beautifully, making every bite a tasty experience. This versatile dish can be served as a main course or side, ensuring it fits into any meal plan effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
- 8 ounces frozen peas
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- 3/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
- 1 3/4 cups mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried dillweed
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until just past al dente. Drain and rinse with cool water.
- While the pasta cooks, chop the celery and onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pasta, chicken, peas, celery, onion, mayonnaise, cider vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and dillweed. Stir gently to mix.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg