My mom has been making this yummy pasta salad recipe for years, and it has recently become one of my favorite go-to lunch dishes. Nanna got the recipe from her sweet friend, Linda, and not only is it tasty, but it is so stinkin' easy! (Let's be honest, I don't make anything that is not easy.) It is the perfect meal to make on a Sunday and eat throughout the week. My mom makes it for lake weekends, and it is always a hit with everyone. ENJOY! :)
From the Store:
1 pack chicken tenders (I like Publix Greenwise chicken)
1 box tri-color rotini
1 pack ranch (not buttermilk)
3/4-1 cup mayo
3-4 stalks celery
onion (2-4 tablespoons finely chopped)
salt and pepper
1. Finely chop the onion. (Use 2-4 tablespoons depending on personal preference. Since the onion isn't cooked, it can be strong, so be sure not to use too much!)
2. Chop the celery. (I usually use around 3-4 stalks, but you can use more or less.)
3. Boil chicken (20-30 minutes.) I use chicken tenders, because they're easier to cut up, but you can also use chicken breasts.
4. Boil pasta according to instructions.
5. Cut chicken into small pieces (I like to use my meat scissors.)
6. In large mixing bowl, mix the pasta, chicken and a packet of ranch.
7. Add 3/4 cup of mayo and the onion and celery to the bowl. Mix well. Add more mayo if needed (I usually end up using around 1 cup. You can also wait to add the extra mayo until after you refrigerate the pasta.)
8. Salt and pepper to taste.
9. Refrigerate and serve cold. ENJOY! :)
Recipe Card:
1. Finely chop onion (2-4 tablespoons.)2. Chop celery. (I usually use around 3-4 stalks, but you can use more or less.)
3. Boil chicken (20-30 minutes.)
4. Boil pasta according to instructions.
5. Cut chicken into small pieces (I like to use my meat scissors.)
6. In large mixing bowl, mix the pasta, chicken, and a packet of ranch.
7. Add 3/4 cup of mayo and the onion and celery to the bowl. Mix well. Add more mayo if needed (I usually end up using around 1 cup. You can also wait to add the extra mayo until after you refrigerate the pasta.)
8. Salt and pepper to taste.
9. Refrigerate and serve cold. ENJOY! :)
