Chicken Macaroni Salad Recipe
This vibrant and flavorsome dish holds a special place in the hearts of Filipinos. It's a delightful medley of tender chicken, al dente macaroni, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy dressing that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. Whether served as a side dish or enjoyed as a light meal, Chicken Macaroni Salad never fails to bring a smile to everyone's face.
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1 medium onion minced
- 1/2 cup drained pineapple tidbits optional
- 1 medium carrot finely chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins optional
- 1 cup cheddar cheese cubed
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.2 cups elbow macaroni
- While the macaroni cools, prepare the rest of the ingredients. Combine the shredded chicken, sweet pickle relish, minced onion, chopped carrot, pineapple tidbits, cubed cheddar cheese, and raisins in a large mixing bowl.2 cups cooked chicken, 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish, 1 medium onion, 1/2 cup drained pineapple tidbits, 1 medium carrot, 1 cup cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup raisins
- Add the cooled macaroni to the bowl with the other ingredients.
- Add mayonnaise to the bowl. Then, season with salt and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed and coated in the mayonnaise.1 cup mayonnaise, salt and pepper
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least an hour before serving. This allows the flavors to come together.
- After chilling, stir the salad well and add the seasoning if necessary. Serve it cold. Enjoy!
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