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This is a refreshing and fulfilling pasta salad that has enough protein to be eaten alone as a small meal. The ingredients are more unique and sometimes healthier than many other macaroni salad dishes out there. This was created in my own kitchen recently, enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) package elbow macaroni
- ½ (1 pound) package shelled edamame, or more to taste
- ¼ cup mayonnaise, or more if needed
- ¼ teaspoon celery seed
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (12 ounce) can premium canned chicken, minced
- 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seed kernels, or to taste
- ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook edamame in boiling water for 10 minutes; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
Step 3
Stir mayonnaise, celery seed, paprika, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl.
Step 4
Toss macaroni, edamame, chicken, eggs, sunflower seed kernels, Cheddar cheese, and green onion in a bowl; add mayonnaise mixture and stir to coat.
Step 5
Chill in refrigerator until cold, 30 to 60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 483 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat20g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat5g | 23% |
| Cholesterol150mg | 50% |
| Sodium504mg | 22% |
| Total Carbohydrate47g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber4g | 13% |
| Total Sugars2g | |
| Protein29g | |
| Vitamin C13mg | 65% |
| Calcium147mg | 11% |
| Iron5mg | 26% |
| Potassium491mg | 10% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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