Description
Indulge in a taste of the tropics with this Easy Hawaiian Pasta Salad. Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, this dish features tender pasta, juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and crisp vegetables all enveloped in a creamy dressing. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or casual family dinners, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy it as a refreshing main dish or a delightful side that complements any meal. Whip it up ahead of time to let the flavors meld together for an even more delicious experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb uncooked elbow macaroni
- 4 cups cubed chicken
- 28 ounces pineapple chunks (drained)
- 2 red peppers (chopped)
- 2 carrots (matchsticks)
- 4 green onions (sliced)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 – 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water; toss with olive oil.
- While the pasta cools, chop the vegetables and drain the pineapple, reserving juice.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, pineapple juice, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- Combine cooled pasta, chicken, vegetables, and pineapple in a large bowl; pour dressing over and toss gently.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg