Chicken Macaroni Salad
This Filipino style chicken macaroni salad is creamy and has a perfect flavor of savory, tangy and sweet. It is often present at the table come Christmas time and other special occasions.
Servings: 5 people
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Cooking Pot
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1.5 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 3 cups mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup carrots minced
- 1/4 cup pickle relish
- 1/2 cup pineapple tidbits
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup cheese sliced in small cubes
- 2 tablespoons white/granulated sugar
- ground black pepepr add as desired, optional
- fine salt add as desired, optional
Instructions
- Start with cooking the pasta based on package instructions. Once cooked al dente, drain the pasta and set aside.
- Cook the chicken by boiling it until well-done. Shred the chicken meat and set aside.
- Chop the ingredients (carrots, onions, pickle relish, pineapple).
- Combine the ingredients and fold-in with mayonnaise, then toss well. Season with sugar, salt, and pepper to taste.