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Chicken Mayonnaise Pasta Salad

A delicious and creamy chicken mayonnaise pasta salad that is perfect for picnics and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni or any pasta of choice
  • 2 cups cooked chicken diced
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup celery chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Knife and chopping board

Method
 

  1. Start by boiling a large pot of salted water for the pasta.
  2. Once the pasta is al dente, drain it in a colander and rinse under cold water to cool.
  3. Dice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Chop the celery, bell pepper, and onion into small uniform pieces.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pickle relish, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  6. Add the cooled pasta, chicken, and chopped veggies to the dressing.
  7. Gently fold everything together to coat without breaking the pasta.
  8. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  9. Once chilled, give the salad a good stir and taste for seasoning before serving.

Notes

For added freshness, squeeze some lemon juice over the salad before serving.