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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mom’s Classic Gluten-Free Macaroni Salad with Barilla®, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 60
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 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 28%
- Protein 24.89 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 64.69 g 24%
- Total Fat 22.86 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 4.93 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 68.67 mg High 23%
- Sodium 551.36 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 5.22 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 10.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.21 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 96.71 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.2 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 547.17 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 146.29 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 14.87 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
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.
- Is Mom’s Classic Gluten-Free Macaroni Salad with Barilla® healthy?
- Mom’s Classic Gluten-Free Macaroni Salad with Barilla® has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 558.85 calories and 24.89 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 551.36 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.93 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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