During the summertime I like to make something that will keep for a few days and allow us flexibility on meal times. Also, I need to make something with left – overs for my husband to eat because he works late hours then. This is a favorite, and also a great dish for a tight budget.

noodle salad

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Ingredients:

  • 1 package of uncooked chicken tenders
  • Miracle Whip
  • Sour Cream Light
  • Celery
  • Salt and Pepper

Extra Options:

Recipe:

  • Boil chicken tenders until thoroughly cooked.
  • Drain water, put chicken on cutting board and shred chicken.
  • Boil macaroni noodles
  • Combine cooked noodles and chicken in large container to cool in refrigerator.
  • Once cooled, stir in equal parts Miracle Whip and Sour Cream (light) to taste. (Start with 1 cup of each, stir and taste. I find if I wait until the chicken and noodles have cooled, I can use less miracle whip and sour cream, which are not healthy to eat in large doses).
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Chop up several stalks of celery for crunch and add to salad.

Extra Options: (My husband and I like more spice than the kiddos, and put the extra options in the salad for us).

  • Chop 2-3 Jalapeños add to salad
  • Sometimes we add grapes for a fruitier taste or different vegetables like red peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes – whatever is ready in the garden and the family will eat.

Serve for family of 4:

  • For the kids – cold and in a bowl.
  • For the adults – cold and on tostado shells with Tapatio hot sauce.

This summer salad is easy, affordable, and will keep for a few days. Voila!