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How to Make Chicken Waldorf Macaroni Salad

This chicken salad has generous amount of red delicious apples and flaked chicken. It also have toasted chopped cashew nuts for added crunchiness.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: chicken waldorf, macaroni salad
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 304kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Mayonnaise preferably Lady's Choice or Best Foods
  • 1 pack about 200 grams elbow macaroni
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice or calamansi juice
  • 2 cups boiled chicken flaked
  • 5 pcs medium size Red delicious apples cored and chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup cashew nuts toasted and chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3 tsp sugar

    Instructions

    How to make Chicken Waldorf Macaroni Salad:

    • Cook pasta according to the package instructions.
    • But be sure to put 1 Tbsp cooking oil and 1 Tbsp salt on the boiling water before putting the pasta.
    • This will prevent the pasta from sticking or clumping on each other.
    • Drain and rinse in tap water or cold water to prevent overcooking.
    • In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise and lemon juice.
    • Add the remaining ingredients, the chicken, apples, celery and cashew nuts then toss well.
    • Season with salt and sugar then chill.
    • Serve cold.