Description

Marry Me Macaroni Pasta Salad is an irresistible blend of creamy dressing, rotisserie chicken, and fresh ingredients, making it the ideal dish for a quick and satisfying meal. Perfect for potlucks or casual gatherings, this salad is both tasty and easy to prepare!

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

Notes

For added flavor, consider using flavored rotisserie chicken.
This pasta salad can be made a day ahead of time for convenience.
Feel free to substitute ingredients based on your preference, such as using different cheeses or proteins.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 470
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 29g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 23g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 21g
Cholesterol: 70mg