Description

Marry Me Macaroni Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of flavors that includes rotisserie chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh veggies. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this easy and tasty dish will impress everyone and leave them wanting more.

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

Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the elbow macaroni until al dente according to package instructions.
Drain the macaroni and rinse under cold water to cool, then 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 this dressing aside.
In a large bowl, mix the cooled macaroni with shredded chicken, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped spinach, mozzarella pearls, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat everything evenly.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Stir before serving and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor development.
Substitute grilled chicken for rotisserie chicken if preferred.
Adjust seasoning based on personal taste preferences.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 400
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 45mg