Mom’s Classic Gluten-Free Macaroni Salad with Barilla®
Mom’s Classic Gluten-Free Macaroni Salad with Barilla® blends tender elbows with creamy mayo-sour cream dressing, a hint of red wine vinegar, and a touch of sweetness for balance. Juicy tomatoes, crisp celery, and seasoned grilled chicken add fresh crunch and hearty bites, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or an easy summer dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- 2
Meanwhile, season the chicken with salt and pepper and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- 3
Grill the chicken for about 4 minutes per side or until fully cooked; set aside to cool. Cut into bite-size pieces.
- 4
Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- 5
In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, red wine vinegar, sugar, and celery seed; stir to combine. Then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Drain the pasta and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- 7
Once the pasta has slightly cooled, toss it with the sauce and vegetables.
- 8
Top with the grilled chicken and serve immediately; do not chill.
- Calories 558.85 kcal High
- Protein 24.89 g Good Source
- Carbs 64.69 g Moderate
- Total Fat 22.86 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.93 g High
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High
- Cholesterol 68.67 mg High
- Sodium 551.36 mg High
- Fiber 5.22 g Moderate
- Sugar 10.52 g High
- Added Sugar 0.21 g Low Source
- Calcium 82.26 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.99 mg Moderate
- Potassium 547.17 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 146.29 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 14.87 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Mom's Classic Gluten Free Macaroni Salad with Barilla® is an American side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery, Celery Seed, Chicken Breast, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 558.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mom’s Classic Gluten-Free Macaroni Salad with Barilla®?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Mom’s Classic Gluten-Free Macaroni Salad with Barilla® made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Celery Seed, Chicken Breast, Diced Tomatoes, Gluten-Free Pasta. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mom’s Classic Gluten-Free Macaroni Salad with Barilla®?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 558.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mom’s Classic Gluten-Free Macaroni Salad with Barilla® easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 8 steps.
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