Chicken salad is great and pasta salad is great, so why not go ahead and combine the two into one amazing side salad? That’s what we said. This Chicken Pasta Salad walks a fine line between protein salad and pasta salad, which really just means it’s the best of both worlds and the perfect thing to bring to any party or potluck. Just a few ingredients and a few minutes of your time and you’re well on your way to one creamy and delicious side. (But it’s a side you can certainly make a meal out of.)
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 2 cups small shell pasta
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
PREPARATION
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayo, sugar, and apple cider vinegar.
- Add pasta, shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, celery, and red onion to the bowl and mix to combine. Season to taste and mix once more.
- Chill until ready to serve.
- Enjoy!