Brazilian Pasta Salad

Name: Brazilian Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 8 oz elbow macaroni; 1 lb boneless chicken breasts; 2/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup carrots, grated; 2/3 cup sweet corn, drained; 2/3 cup green peas, thawed; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 1 cup shoestring potato sticks

A creamy pasta salad loaded with shredded chicken, sweet corn, carrots, raisins, and topped with crispy potato sticks.

35 minEasyServes 6480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz elbow macaroni
1 lb boneless chicken breasts
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup carrots, grated
2/3 cup sweet corn, drained
2/3 cup green peas, thawed
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 cup shoestring potato sticks

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook 8 oz elbow macaroni until al dente, then drain and cool.
2

Simmer 1 lb boneless chicken breasts in a pot of water for 12 to 15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, then shred.
3

In a large bowl, whisk together 2/3 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1/2 tsp salt until smooth.
4

Add macaroni, chicken, 1 cup grated carrots, 2/3 cup drained sweet corn, 2/3 cup thawed green peas, and 1/4 cup golden raisins to the dressing and fold until fully coated.
5

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, then scatter 1 cup shoestring potato sticks over top before serving.

Questions

Can I make Brazilian Pasta Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 8 oz elbow macaroni. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Brazilian Pasta Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Brazilian Pasta Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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