🥗 Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe
A creamy, tangy, and hearty side that’s perfect for potlucks — but satisfying enough to be a complete lunch!
Ingredients:
- Pasta (small shapes like shells, macaroni, or ditalini work best)
- Shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- Cheddar cheese, shredded or cubed
- Celery, chopped
- Red onion, chopped
- Mayonnaise
- Apple cider vinegar
- Sugar
đź“ť Note: (you can adjust to taste):
- 3 cups cooked pasta
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup celery
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, chopped celery, and red onion.
- Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar until smooth.
- Toss together: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Serve: Enjoy as a side dish or a light main meal!
