Chicken Macaroni Salad: 7 Amazing Happy Bites
A creamy and satisfying chicken macaroni salad with tender pasta, crisp vegetables, and a flavorful dressing.
Ingredients
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2 cups elbow macaroni
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/3 cup red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until tender, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- Let pasta drain completely.
- Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add pasta and toss to coat.
- Stir in chicken, celery, carrots, and onion.
- Mix in parsley and adjust seasoning.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Add extra dressing before serving if the salad becomes dry.