CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD WITH A TWIST

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If you want to do something new with an old classic, give this one a shot.

Provided by babcockclan

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
12 ½ ounces chopped cooked white-meat chicken
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained, juice reserved
½ cup chopped cilantro
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Rinse macaroni with cold water until cool; drain.
  • Mix macaroni, chicken, mayonnaise, pineapple with about half the reserved juice, cilantro, red onion, and salt together in a large bowl.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 385.4 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

Sagor Ahammed
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This macaroni salad is delicious! I love the addition of the chopped veggies and the tangy dressing.


Sifat Sarkar
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This macaroni salad is the perfect summer side dish. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Jaden Fuller
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


TG Z
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This macaroni salad is so delicious and refreshing. It's the perfect side dish for a summer party.


yeossimika
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I made this macaroni salad for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish.


Darnita Hampton
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This is the best macaroni salad I've ever had. The dressing is perfect and the vegetables are so fresh.


ROCKIE EL GUCHANY
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I love the addition of the chopped veggies in this macaroni salad. It gives it a nice crunch and flavor.


Amit Roy
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This macaroni salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great side dish for BBQs and picnics.


David Pessina
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I've never been a fan of macaroni salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Ruth jee
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This macaroni salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Meimoona Tajamal
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This is my go-to macaroni salad recipe. It's always a hit at parties and picnics.


Businge Patrick
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I made this macaroni salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The dressing is especially good.


Subin Jangam
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This macaroni salad is the perfect summer side dish. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Lindon Nyamadzawo
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand. It's always a delicious and easy side dish.


Rahat Rahat
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This was my first time making macaroni salad and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Syed Anees
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I've been making this macaroni salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The secret is in the dressing, which is perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy.


Nabeel Masih
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This macaroni salad was a hit at my BBQ! I loved the addition of the chopped veggies and the tangy dressing. It was a refreshing and flavorful side dish that everyone enjoyed.