Ingredients for Trade Winds Salad
- Shell Macaroni
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- Cooked Chicken
- Pineapple Chunks
- Grapes
- Cheddar Cheese
- Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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How to Make Trade Winds Salad
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in 1/2 cup packed brown sugar until melted and combined.
- Add 1.5 cups cubed cooked chicken to the skillet and cook until lightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups cooked macaroni, the cooled chicken, 1 cup seedless green grapes (or 1 cup diced apple), and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Drain one (20 ounce) can of pineapple chunks, reserving 4 tablespoons of the juice.
- Add the drained pineapple to the macaroni mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, the reserved 4 tablespoons of pineapple juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste).
- Gently stir the dressing into the macaroni mixture until everything is evenly coated.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
27 g
Sugar
177g
Fat
64g
Carbs
22g
