Description

This Marry Me Macaroni Pasta Salad is a flavor-packed dish with creamy dressing, rotisserie chicken, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for easy meals or gatherings!

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. Cook the elbow macaroni until al dente according to package directions.
Drain and rinse macaroni under cold water to cool. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, sun-dried tomato oil, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, garlic, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
In a large bowl combine the cooled macaroni, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, chopped spinach, mozzarella pearls, and Parmesan cheese.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
Stir before serving. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Allowing the salad to chill enhances the flavors, so don’t skip refrigeration!
Feel free to adjust the level of heat by adding more or less crushed red pepper flakes.
Adding extra veggies, like bell peppers or cucumbers, can give this salad an added crunch.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 40mg