Chicken and Pineapple Macaroni Salad Filipino Style
Brighten up your table with the delightful flavors of Chicken and Pineapple Macaroni Salad Filipino Style! This creamy and refreshing dish combines al dente elbow macaroni, tender shredded chicken, sweet and tangy pineapple tidbits, crunchy carrots, and cubed cheddar cheese for a perfect balance of textures. Enhanced with the sweetness of raisins and condensed milk, alongside the zesty tang of sweet pickle relish, it's dressed in a velvety mayonnaise-based sauce that ties everything together. Serve this hearty and crowd-pleasing salad chilled—it's ideal for potlucks, family gatherings, or as a festive holiday side dish. Whether you're craving a taste of Filipino comfort or looking for an easy make-ahead recipe, this macaroni salad is sure to impress with its bold and vibrant flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams elbow macaroni
- 300 grams chicken breast
- 1 cup pineapple tidbits (drained)
- 1 cup carrots (finely diced)
- 0.5 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup sweet pickle relish
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (cubed into small pieces)
- 4 cups water
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside to cool.
In a separate pot, boil the chicken breast in lightly salted water for 15–20 minutes or until fully cooked. Let it cool, then shred the chicken into small pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled macaroni, shredded chicken, pineapple tidbits, diced carrots, chopped red onion, sweet pickle relish, raisins, and cubed cheddar cheese. Gently toss to mix all ingredients evenly.
In a smaller bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, condensed milk, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl. Gently fold the dressing into the salad until everything is well coated.
Cover the bowl with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Remove from the refrigerator, give it a final gentle mix, and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5838 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 271.7 g | 348% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.6 g | 353% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 759 mg | 253% | |
| Sodium | 6749 mg | 293% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 624.3 g | 227% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.2 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 175.8 g | ||
| Protein | 223.7 g | 447% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 2084 mg | 160% | |
| Iron | 23.2 mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 3037 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
