Cold Chicken Macaroni Salad

Cold Chicken Macaroni Salad

from iheartrecipes.com
35 min
8 servings

A flavorful cold chicken macaroni salad that will please a crowd at any tailgate, holiday, or potluck! This chicken pasta salad is made with a creamy mayo-based dressing, chicken, fresh veggies, and pasta.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup sweet relish
  • 1/4 dill relish
  • 1 tbsp salt free seasoning (Mrs Dash or generic)
  • 3 1/2 cups dry macaroni pasta (I used cavatappi)
  • 2 cans chunk chicken breast (12.5 oz. cans)
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs (diced)
  • 2 stalks of celery (diced)
  • 1 medium-sized red bell pepper (diced)
  • 5 green onions (chopped)
  • 1 small red onion (diced)
  • Parsley flakes (optional)
  • Paprika (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Boil the pasta until just before it's al dente, then drain.

  2. 2

    Dice or crumble the boiled eggs, then set to the side.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, add in the mayonnaise, dijion mustard, relish, and seasonings. Mix until well combined.

  4. 4

    Next, add in the diced peppers, onions, celery, chicken, and eggs. Fold the ingredients until combined.

  5. 5

    Now add in the pasta and fold carefully until well combined.

  6. 6

    Once everything is well combined, transfer the chicken macaroni salad to a refrigerator safe dish and cover.

  7. 7

    Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

  8. 8

    Remove from the refrigerator and sprinkle parsley flakes and paprika on top (optional).

  9. 9

    Serve and enjoy!