BBQ Chicken Macaroni Salad

This BBQ Chicken Macaroni Salad is a great twist on a classic that combines tender macaroni with a medley of vegetables, tender chicken, and a tangy BBQ sauce and mayonnaise-based dressing.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Chill Time: 3

Total Time: 3 25

Servings

Calories: 288kcal

Author: Laura Lynch

Ingredients

8 ounces (227 g) elbow macaroni
1/3 cup (75 g) mayonnaise
1/3 cup (77 g) sour cream
1/3 cup (79 ml) barbecue sauce
4 slices pickle chopped
1 teaspoon (5 ml) yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon (2 g) sugar
2 cups (108 g) BBQ chicken chopped
1 red bell pepper diced
3 stalks celery chopped
1/2 cup (80 g) onion diced
1/4 cup (4 g) chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt
1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground black pepper

Instructions

Cook and drain the pasta, according to the package instructions. Run under cold water and drain off excess water.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients except the pasta. I do this while the pasta is cooking, to save time.
Transfer the cooled pasta to the mixing bowl and give it a good mix.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for a few hours, or overnight if possible.
Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley before serving.

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