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Chicken Salad with Broccoli & Pasta

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Everyone needs a "go-to" chicken salad and this will be yours.   Whip up a batch for a quick meal or a potluck.  This gets more delicious the longer it sits...if it lasts that long!
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:8 minutes
Total Time:23 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 2 cups small shell pasta
  • 1 head broccoli chopped into small florets
  • 1 medium red onion diced very fine
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups mayo I used avocado oil mayo
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions.  Rinse with cold water until cool. (I usually add a few ice cubes to the strainer as well, to speed up the cooling process.)
  • While the pasta is cooking, wash the broccoli and chop into small florets.  Dice the onion, using a handheld chopper if you have one, into very fine pieces.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the mayo, sugar, and apple cider vinegar until well combined.
  • Place the cooled pasta and shredded chicken into a large bowl and mix until combined.  Add the cheddar cheese, broccoli, and onion to the same bowl, mixing well.
  • Pour the mayo dressing over the salad mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Course: Salad
Servings: 8
Author: Mealtime Medley