Name: Classic Macaroni Salad with Creamy Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 0.5 cup dry macaroni pasta; 2 oz cooked shredded chicken breast; 0.5 cup non-fat Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; 0.5 cup diced celery; 0.25 cup diced red bell pepper; 2 tbsp minced red onion; 0.25 tsp sea salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.25 tsp smoked paprika

Nutrition

Per serving

464 calories

Protein: 49g; 39% of calories
Carbs: 66g; 52% of calories
Fat: 5g; 9% of calories

Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni pasta until al dente, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables by finely dicing the celery and red bell pepper, and mincing the red onion.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
Drain the cooked macaroni and immediately rinse it under cold running water until it is completely cooled to stop the cooking process.
Add the cooled macaroni, shredded chicken breast, diced celery, red bell pepper, and minced onion to the bowl with the dressing.
Gently fold all ingredients together until the pasta and chicken are thoroughly coated, then serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

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