Chicken Macaroni Pasta Salad
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Packed with shredded chicken, crunchy veggies, and a tangy yoghurt and mustard dressing, this cold macaroni chicken pasta salad is an easy dish that's quick to make. You can have it hot or cold and it provides a refreshing touch to a meal prep, pot luck or as a dinner side. Note - ingredient amounts can be approximate
Equipment
Ingredients
- 500 g (1 lb) shredded chicken, cooked
- 400 g (14 oz) (~4 cups) elbow macaroni, subs note 1
- 2 carrots,
- 2 cucumbers, small
- 1 red capsicum / bell pepper ,
- 1 cup spring onion,
Dressing
- 1 cup Greek yoghurt, plain, subs note 2
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ lemon juice
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- salt and pepper , to taste
Instructions
- Boil 400 g (14 oz) (~4 cups) elbow macaroni in salted water until 1 minute under al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to prevent sticking. Let cool.
- Thinly slice the 2 carrots, 2 cucumbers, 1 red capsicum / bell pepper , 1 cup spring onion and set aside.
- Mix together 1 cup Greek yoghurt, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard ½ lemon juice, 1 tbsp dried oregano, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust as needed.
- In a large bowl, mix the pasta, 500 g (1 lb) shredded chicken chicken, and vegetables. Pour over the dressing and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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Notes
Note 1 - Pasta
You can substitute with any type of pasta you wish. I would advise against spaghetti or long pasta as when you're mixing it cold, it has a greater tendency to break than the smaller options.
Note 2 - Greek yoghurt
Substitutions - plain yoghurt or dairy free variety (I recommend oat or soy)
Storing
Store the pasta salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Note, veggies will lose crispness from day 3 so if you want extra crispness, store dressing separate.
Reheating
This salad is typically served cold, but if you prefer a warm option, you could microwave the dish on 1 minute increments until warmed through (approx. 3 minutes). Alternatively, store the chicken separate and reheat on its own before tossing with the fresh vegetables, pasta and creamy sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 542kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 42gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 188mgPotassium: 779mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5196IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 3mg
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