Simple Ranch Chicken Macaroni Salad
Indulge in this creamy and savory Simple Ranch Chicken Macaroni Salad, perfect for a quick lunch or a picnic delight!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups diced cooked chicken breast
- 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped celery
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook until tender but firm, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ranch dressing, and olive oil until smooth and well blended.
- Add the cooked macaroni, diced chicken breast, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, celery, and red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Stir to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated with the dressing. Season with ground black pepper to taste and mix well.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg