Macaroni Chicken Salad
📜 Collection: UK15 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Salads A delightful vintage pasta salad combining prepared macaroni and cheese dinner with tender chicken, hard-cooked eggs, and crisp vegetables. Tossed in a creamy dressing and chilled thoroughly, it makes for a refreshing and hearty side or main dish.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 10 mins | 1 hour | 4–6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Saucepan
- Stirring spoon
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (7 1/4 ounce) package | Macaroni & Cheese Dinner | prepared according to package directions |
| 1 cup | Chicken | diced, cooked |
| 3 | Eggs | hard-cooked, chopped |
| 1/2 cup | Green Pepper | chopped |
| 1/2 cup | Green Peas | cooked |
| 1/4 cup | Celery | chopped |
| 1/4 cup | Radishes | sliced (water chestnuts can be used as a substitute) |
| 3 tablespoons | Onion | chopped |
| 1/3 cup | Salad Dressing | or Mayonnaise |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Base
- Cook the 1 (7 1/4 ounce) package macaroni & cheese dinner according to the package directions.
Step 2: Combine Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine the prepared macaroni and cheese with 1 cup diced, cooked chicken, 3 chopped hard-cooked eggs, 1/2 cup chopped green pepper, 1/2 cup cooked green peas, 1/4 cup chopped celery, 1/4 cup sliced radishes, and 3 tablespoons chopped onion.
Step 3: Dress and Chill
- Stir in 1/3 cup salad dressing or mayonnaise last and toss gently until fully incorporated and creamy.
- Chill thoroughly in the refrigerator before serving until completely cold and set.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store sealed in the refrigerator for up to 2 days for the best texture and flavor.
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