HAWAIIAN CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD

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I usually make this Hawaiian macaroni salad out of leftover chicken. The sweet pineapple complements the crisp celery, green beans and almonds in this flavorful, well-dressed salad. -Margie Dearth, Fremont, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
1 cup cooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup diced cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup frozen cut green beans, thawed
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1/3 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1-1/2 teaspoons juice; set juice aside. In a small bowl, combine the pineapple, macaroni, chicken, celery, green beans and almonds., Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, salt and reserved pineapple juice. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 23g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 470mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Hasnain Babu
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Can I use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking my own?


Rekiatu Onwuli
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I'm allergic to pineapple. Is there a substitute I can use?


Talal Wahlla
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This recipe seems a bit too complicated for me. I'll have to find something simpler.


Walnet Ngosso
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This salad is on my to-cook list. Can't wait to try it!


Blvze Sa
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks amazing!


Novem San
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Yum!


Namira Khan
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This was my first time making macaroni salad, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the salad was delicious.


Loay Lallaoui
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit. I love that I can make it ahead of time, so it's perfect for potlucks and parties.


Cloud
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of pineapple, coconut, and almonds made it really special.


Black Yt
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This salad was delicious! I made it for a luau-themed party, and it was a huge success. The flavors were perfect, and the chicken was cooked to perfection.


Amanda McClure
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors is irresistible. I especially love the addition of pineapple and coconut.


Zoza Mohamed
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This Hawaiian Chicken Macaroni Salad was a hit at our family potluck! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavors, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!