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Apple and Mandarin Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 thinly sliced chicken breasts
  • 1/2 package cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
  • 1 lemon zest only
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 can mandarin oranges 10.7 ounces, drained, juice reserved
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus additional, to taste, divided
  • 20 turns fresh cracked pepper plus additional, to taste, divided
  • water
  • 1/2 pound macaroni
  • 1 Envy apple diced

Instructions

  • Allow chicken breasts to sit at room temperature 20 minutes.
  • Mash softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, chopped shallot, lemon zest, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons reserved mandarin juice, chopped parsley, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Preheat grill to high heat. Season chicken breasts with drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Grill chicken breasts until internal temperature reaches 165 F. Allow chicken to cool then dice into small chunks.
  • Bring medium or large pot of salted water to boil. Add macaroni and cook until tender. Drain and pour hot noodles into large mixing bowl.
  • Gently stir in cream cheese mixture until noodles are well coated. Let cool slightly.
  • Add diced chicken, apples and mandarin oranges; stir to combine. Serve warm or chill in refrigerator to serve cold.

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Course: Salad