• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Mains
  • Snacks
  • Desserts
  • Bread
  • Slow Cooker
  • Find A Recipe
  • About

Recipe Pocket

menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Mains
  • Snacks
  • Desserts
  • Bread
  • Slow Cooker
  • Find A Recipe
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Mains & Sides

    Jan 29, 2019 · Modified: Nov 30, 2022 by Harriet

    Easy Cold Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe With Mayo

    Jump to recipe card

    This cold chicken pasta salad recipe with mayo is quick and fast to make. Great for potlucks, BBQ’s, and for a crowd this is an easy summer dish that can be made in advance. It tastes great both at room temperature or straight from the fridge.

    Cold chicken pasta salad recipe with mayo.
    Easy to make cold chicken pasta salad recipe with mayo.
    Jump to:
    • How to Make This Cold Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe with Mayo
    • What Pasta Is Best For Pasta Salad?
    • The Mayo Salad Dressing
    • 📋 Recipe Card

    How to Make This Cold Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe with Mayo

    Use leftover pasta or cook up a fresh batch, then throw in a selection of vegetables, and add some tasty cheese, then toss it altogether in a mayo and yoghurt dressing.

    Cold chicken pasta salad with cheese and mayo
    This cold pasta salad was made using a combination of bow tie and macaroni pasta.

    What Pasta Is Best For Pasta Salad?

    There is no right or wrong pasta to use for a pasta salad, however, using a short pasta such as macaroni, elbow or bow tie makes mixing and eating easier. You could stick to one type as mentioned or mix it up, like I did with this pasta salad.

    I always have some leftover pasta lurking in the back of the cupboard from previous recipes and will often combine them together to make up the amount I need.

    Closeup od cold chicken pasta salad with mayo.

    The Mayo Salad Dressing

    As a family we are not that keen on dishes that are contain copious amounts of mayonnaise and prefer something lighter and this why you will see natural yoghurt in the recipe.  If you love mayonnaise, then leave out the yoghurt and replace it with mayonnaise.

    Cold chicken pasta with cheese, peas and corn.

    CONNECT WITH RECIPE POCKET

    Be sure to follow us on social media, so you never miss a post!

    Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram | Twitter


    SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER!

    📋 Recipe Card

    Cold chicken and cheese pasta salad.

    Cold Pasta Salad with Chicken

    This cold pasta salad can be eaten as a meal by itself, or it can be made to serve a crowd as a side dish for BBQ's, picnics or any large gathering.
    Print Recipe
    Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
    Prep Time : 20 mins
    Cook Time : 12 mins
    Total Time : 32 mins
    Course : Sides
    Servings : 8 generous servings
    Calories : 509 : kcal
    Author : Harriet

    INGREDIENTS

    Salad

    • 300 grams (10.58 ounces) cooked pasta macaroni, bow tie or elbow or similar, cooled
    • 450 grams (15.87 ounces) cooked chicken BBQ or roasted chicken - cooled, skin and bones removed and cut into bite sized cubes
    • 250 grams (8.8 ounces) cherry tomatoes cut in half
    • 150 grams (5.3 ounces) corn kernels cooked and cooled - can use fresh, frozen or canned corn
    • 150 grams (5.3 ounces) peas cooked and cooled
    • 170 grams (6 ounces) green capsicum (bell pepper), seeded and cut into thin 3 cm strips
    • 1 x 400 gram (14 ounces) can of brown lentils rinsed and drained
    • 200 grams (7 ounces) red onion cut in half and thinly sliced
    • 300 grams (10.58 ounces) tasty cheese cut into 2 cm cubes
    • 5 spring onions sliced

    Dressing

    • 70 grams (2.5 ounces) grated parmesan cheese
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • ½ cup natural (plain) yoghurt
    • Salt for seasoning (optional)
    Tap button to prevent your screen from going dark while cooking.

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Place all the salad ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
    • In a small bowl mix together the dressing ingredients, season to taste.
    • Pour the dressing over the salad, toss and mix well.
    Nutrition Facts
    Cold Pasta Salad with Chicken
    Serving Size
     
    1 serving
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    509
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    31
    g
    48
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    13
    g
    81
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    109
    mg
    36
    %
    Sodium
     
    700
    mg
    30
    %
    Potassium
     
    322
    mg
    9
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    24
    g
    8
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    6
    g
    7
    %
    Protein
     
    33
    g
    66
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    934
    IU
    19
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    35
    mg
    42
    %
    Calcium
     
    410
    mg
    41
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Nutrition Disclosure

    More Main Meals and Side Dishes

    • Meatless Monday Recipes - 50 Easy Dishes
    • BBQ Chicken Sliders
    • Ground Beef Sliders With Onion Soup Mix
    • Mac And Cheese Without Milk

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Author image.

    Hi, I'm Harriet! The face and photographer behind Recipe Pocket. I am a mother of two who is a cook by day and blogger by night.

    More about me →

    Popular

    • 39 Best Heart Shaped Cookies (Easy To Make)
    • Starting from Scratch: Baking Equipment For Beginners
    • Strawberry Oreo Milkshake
    • Chocolate Whipped Cream Recipe

    Trending

    • Crescent Roll Recipes
    • How To Use Instant Yeast
    • How To Make Instant Coffee Taste Better
    • Creamed Sweetcorn Fritters
    • Dry Buttermilk Powder Substitute
    • Gelatinous Bone Broth With Chicken Bones (Slow Cooker Recipe)

    Web Stories

    Recipe Collections

    • Yeast bread recipes
    • Overnight oats
    • Puff pastry appetizers
    • Banana breakfast recipes
    • Crescent roll recipes

    Footer

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms and Conditions

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • About/Contact
    • Image Use

    Copyright © 2023 Recipe Pocket