If you’re anything like me you can sit down and eat a good pasta salad as your main course! I mean what’s not to love?!? Some carbs, some veggies, some poultry, and sometimes a pasta salad will even have some fruit!
This particular pasta salad came into my life a few years ago when (for all intents and purposes) my sisters mother-in-law made it for my sisters pregnancy announcement party. Or maybe it was for the baby shower.. who knows anymore! Hahaha! Either way I was hooked! It’s got a sweet hint and is scrumptious!
The last time I enjoyed this pasta salad was for my dad’s funeral luncheon. On December 13, 2021 at exactly 0515 my dad’s heart stopped beating after a very long battle with Covid. There was a MASSIVE bowl made as we expected a good turnout. We are still heartbroken and trying to navigate life without him! Fast forward to today, I just had my 2nd back surgery (1/20/2022) and after, all I wanted was this pasta salad! So my sister did me a solid and got the recipe and shared!
Ok enough babbling for now and onto the recipe!
Chicken Salad
1- 16 oz box noodles: large rings
4-5 cooked chicken breast; cubed into small pieces
1 onion; diced
4-5 stalks of celery; diced (personal preference)
2 C. Mayo (Hellmans for us northerners or Dukes if you order it like I do!)
1 C. packed brown sugar
2 tsp. vinegar
1 C. slivered almonds (optional)
Cook and drain noodles.
In a large bowl, mix together the noodles, chicken, celery and onion.
In a separate bowl blend together brown sugar, mayo and vinegar. Toss in with the pasta mixture.
Add almonds just before serving
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