Summer Chicken Macaroni Salad
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chilling
YIELD: 16 servings.
For sunny, lazy days, I make a loaded macaroni salad that’s like three salads in one. The mix of fresh veggies, sweet peaches and crunchy pistachios is a surprisingly delicious combo. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Ingredients
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1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
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1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed, shredded
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3/4 cup fresh or frozen peas
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5 green onions, finely chopped
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2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
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1/3 cup loosely packed basil leaves, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup lemon juice, divided
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
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3/4 cup plain yogurt
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3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
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3 medium peaches, peeled and sliced
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1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
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3/4 cup pistachios
Directions
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1.
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, mix chicken, peas, onions, celery, basil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, salt and pepper. Drain macaroni; rinse with cold water, then drain again. Add to chicken mixture.
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2.
Mix yogurt, mayonnaise and remaining lemon juice. Add to salad and mix well. Add peaches and cheeses; toss gently. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with pistachios before serving.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 312 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 379mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.
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