Description
Creamy Macaroni Fruit Salad with a wonderful sweet, creamy, tangy crunch and combination of flavors perfect for a potluck meal or easy side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup macaroni noodles, uncooked
- 1 pound cooked chicken, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons onions, grated
- 2 cups grapes, halved
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup pineapple tidbits
- 1 large red apple, diced
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook macaroni noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- Step 2: In a small bowl mix together mayonnaise, cider vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir well to combine.
- Step 3: In a large mixing bowl add remaining ingredients, including cooked macaroni noodles.
- Step 4: Pour sauce over top and toss to combine. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
This recipe is a family favorite from a Grandma’s recipe box, offering a hearty mix of protein, pasta, and fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 384 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 671 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg
Keywords: macaroni fruit salad, pasta salad, creamy salad, potluck side dish, chicken fruit salad