Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for Chicken Macaroni Salad:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked macaroni pasta
- 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper (any color you prefer)
- 1/4 cup diced dill pickles
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions:
- Cook the macaroni pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Cook the chicken breast by boiling it in water seasoned with salt and pepper until it’s fully cooked. Let it cool, then shred it into small pieces using a fork.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni pasta and shredded chicken.
- Add the diced red onion, celery, bell pepper, and dill pickles to the bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and mustard until well combined.
- Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the macaroni and chicken mixture. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, give the salad a final toss and garnish with chopped fresh herbs if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious Chicken Macaroni Salad!
Feel free to adjust the ingredients according to your taste preferences or add any additional ingredients you like, such as diced hard-boiled eggs or sweetcorn.
