Filipino Style Macaroni Salad
Filipino Macaroni Salad is a creamy, slightly sweet, and savory pasta salad made with elbow macaroni, shredded chicken, pineapple, raisins, cheese, and pickles. Perfect for parties, holidays, or a simple treat at home, this salad is easy to make and always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
- ½ kg elbow macaroni
- 500 grams shredded chicken
- 1 cup pineapple bits
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup cheese
- ½ cup pickles
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 cup condensed milk
- Chopped celery stalks optional
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
- Boil the chicken breast until fully cooked and tender. Let it cool slightly, then shred into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, pineapple bits, onions, carrots, raisins, cheese, pickles, and celery if using.
- Add mayonnaise and condensed milk, then gently mix until everything is well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting until creamy, slightly sweet, and balanced.