Classic Macaroni Salad with a Twist

Pineapple, chicken, and cilantro feature in this macaroni salad dressed in mayonnaise.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 417 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
• ½ cup chopped cilantro
• 12 ½ ounces chopped cooked white-meat chicken
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained, juice reserved

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Rinse macaroni with cold water until cool; drain.

Step 2

Mix macaroni, chicken, mayonnaise, pineapple with about half the reserved juice, cilantro, red onion, and salt together in a large bowl.

Step 3

Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 15 minutes.