Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and mustard. Whisk together until smooth and well blended, creating a tangy and creamy dressing base.
- Toss the salad: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked macaroni, diced cooked chicken, celery, and red bell pepper. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and gently toss everything together until all components are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill before serving: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 1 hour. Chilling allows the flavors to meld and gives the salad a refreshing texture when served.
Notes
- For best results, cook the macaroni al dente and cool completely before mixing.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to taste after mixing the salad.
- This salad can be prepared a day in advance and kept refrigerated.
- Optional additions include chopped green onions or a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.
- Use cooked chicken breast for a lean protein option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (assuming chicken and pasta are pre-cooked)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
