Description

Marry Me Macaroni Pasta Salad offers an irresistible blend of flavors with creamy dressing, tender chicken, and fresh veggies, perfect for any gathering or quick meal.

Ingredients

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12 ounces elbow macaroni
½ cup (110 g) mayonnaise
½ cup (115 g) sour cream
3 tablespoons whole milk
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil, (from the jar)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons garlic, (minced)
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups rotisserie chicken, (shredded)
1 cup (110 g) sun-dried tomatoes, (packed in oil (reserve 2 tablespoons of the oil for the dressing), chopped)
1 cup (149 g) cherry tomatoes, (halved)
2 cups (60 g) fresh baby spinach, (roughly chopped)
1 cup (113 g) mozzarella pearls
½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, (grated)

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni until al dente as per package instructions.
Drain the macaroni and rinse under cold water to cool, then set aside.
For the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, sun-dried tomato oil, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, garlic, paprika, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper until smooth.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled macaroni, shredded chicken, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, halved cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped spinach, mozzarella pearls, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss well to coat everything evenly.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors develop.
Before serving, stir the salad and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

For added texture, you can include other vegetables such as bell peppers or cucumbers.
This salad can be prepared a day in advance; just keep it refrigerated until serving.
Feel free to customize with your favorite protein or cheese.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 509
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 45mg