Filipino Style Chicken Macaroni Salad Recipe

Chicken Macaroni Salad is a simple salad made with macaroni pasta (usually elbow macaroni), hard-cooked eggs, chopped fruits and vegetables, boiled chicken meat and a seasoned mayonnaise dressing. This salad is commonly served during holiday especially Christmas and new year, special occasions and family outing.

Good for serving: 6-8 persons

Ingredients

1/2 kilo elbow macaroni
1/2 kilo boneless chicken breast
2 to 3 pieces, medium sized carrots
1 ½ cup pineapple chunks
1 cup onion, minced
1 cup raisins
3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
2 cups mayonnaise (can be 1 cup mayo and 1 cup miracle whip)
1 ½ cup Cheddar cheese, cubed
2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Cooking Procedure:

Cook the elbow macaroni according in package cooking instruction
In a pot, boil carrots in water for 5 to 15 minutes or until cooked, drain carrots and let cool.
Peal skin then cut into dice.
Boil chicken breast in water with salt, drain chicken breast, then shred in 1 inch lengths
Place the macaroni in a large container
Add the mayonnaise (and /or miracle whip) and mix well
Put-in the minced onions and mix well
Place the cheddar cheese in and mix again
Add the chicken and distribute evenly
Put-in the pineapple chunks, carrots, boiled eggs, and raisins and mix well
Add salt and pepper to taste
Chill inside the refrigerator for about an hour
Serve chilled. Share and enjoy!