Kara's Summer Salad

Kara's summer salad recipe features edamame, sunflower seeds, and canned chicken, which offers a unique alternative to traditional macaroni salads.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 483 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
• 1 (12 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 (12 ounce) can premium canned chicken, minced
• 2 tablespoons sunflower seed kernels, or to taste
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 cup chopped green onions
• 0.25 teaspoon celery seed
• 0.25 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 0.5 (1 pound) package shelled edamame, or more to taste
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise, or more if needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Chill in refrigerator until cold, 30 to 60 minutes.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Rinse in cold water, drain, and set aside.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook edamame in boiling water for 10 minutes; drain. Rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside.

Step 4

Stir mayonnaise, celery seed, paprika, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl.

Step 5

Toss macaroni, edamame, chicken, eggs, cheese, green onions, and sunflower seeds together in a bowl; add mayonnaise mixture and stir to coat.