Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Macaroni Salad
A creamy macaroni salad packed with rotisseriechicken, sharp cheddar, crunchy vegetables, and a tangy dressing. Perfect forgatherings or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken cubed
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup celery chopped
- ½ cup red onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
For the Dressing:
- ¾ cup mayonnaise add more if needed
- 3 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- Juice of ½ lemon optional
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
- Prepare the Ingredients: Cube the rotisserie chicken and shred the cheddar cheese. Chop the celery, red onion, and parsley.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, lemon juice (if using), salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Combine the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, chicken, cheddar cheese, celery, red onion, and parsley. Pour the dressing over the top and gently toss until everything is well coated. Add more mayonnaise if needed for desired creaminess.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal
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