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Chicken Macaroni Salad
This Chicken Macaroni Salad is a is a simple but big on flavor recipe to make for parties, potlucks, BBQs, holidays like Easter or any time the craving strikes. It's loaded with a creamy dressing, colorful veggies like carrots, bell pepper, celery and onion and best of all it has both chicken and bacon pieces for a boost of protein. You'll love how easy it is to make and that it can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main dish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 493 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 Tbsp. sugar
- 2 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish
- 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar or distilled vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
For the salad
- 2 cups dry elbow macaroni (1/2 lb.)
- 1 cup chicken, diced (I usually just use rotisserie or any leftover chicken breasts)
- 6 trips bacon, cooked and diced into small bits
- 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water. Once cool, place in a large mixing bowl or serving bowl.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
- Add all of the salad ingredients to the macaroni, pour the dressing on top and stir to mix well. Taste and adjust any seasonings as desired.
- Refrigerate 1-2 hours prior to serving. Garish with more parsley and enjoy!
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Notes
- Storage: Covered in a air tight container, it will last for 3 to 5 days in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
493kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
48g
(74%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
20g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 493kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20g | 118% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.