Mom's Homestyle Barilla® Gluten Free Macaroni Salad Recipe
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
This recipe was created for its original yield. Quantities adjust automatically, but cooking times and steps remain consistent. Note: not all recipes scale perfectly.
- 1 (12 ounce) box Barilla Gluten Free Elbows
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- cup mayonnaise
- cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon celery seed
- cup diced celery
- 3 large tomatoes, diced
Original recipe yields 6 servings.
Directions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil for the pasta.
- While the water heats, season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Grill the chicken for approximately 4 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Set aside to cool slightly, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once done, drain and toss it with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, red wine vinegar, sugar, and celery seed until smooth.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Allow the pasta to cool slightly, then fold it gently into the prepared sauce along with the diced celery and tomatoes.
- Top the pasta salad with the grilled chicken pieces and serve immediately. Do not refrigerate before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 751
- Total Fat: 31g (39%)
- Saturated Fat: 7g (35%)
- Cholesterol: 70mg (23%)
- Sodium: 200mg (9%)
- Total Carbohydrate: 90g (33%)
- Dietary Fiber: 3g (9%)
- Total Sugars: 7g
- Protein: 29g (57%)
- Vitamin C: 12mg (14%)
- Calcium: 65mg (5%)
- Iron: 2mg (8%)
- Potassium: 425mg (9%)
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values may vary depending on individual calorie needs. Nutrient information is based on available data. Consult a doctor or dietitian if you have dietary restrictions.