Marry Me Macaroni Pasta Salad
This Marry Me Pasta Salad is creamy, flavorful, and packed with tender rotisserie chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and cheesy goodness. It’s easy to make ahead, perfect for lunches, potlucks, or a quick weeknight dinner, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 520kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni
Creamy Marry Me Dressing
- ½ cup (110 g) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (115 g) sour cream
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil, from the jar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Pasta Salad
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 cup (110 g) sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil (reserve 2 tablespoons of the oil for the dressing), chopped
- 1 cup (149 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups (60 g) fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup (113 g) mozzarella pearls
- ½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni until al dente according to package directions.
- Drain and rinse macaroni under cold water to cool. Set aside.
Dressing
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, sun-dried tomato oil, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, garlic, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
Pasta Salad
- In a large bowl combine the cooled macaroni, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, chopped spinach, mozzarella pearls, and Parmesan cheese.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
- Stir before serving. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 520kcal