How to Make Chicken Pasta Salad

Sunday, May 10, 2026

SAEDNEWS: Chicken pasta salad is a type of Italian dish with a creamy texture that has fans all over the world and is known for being simple to prepare. Making this delicious dish can add variety to your meal plan.

How to Make Chicken Pasta Salad

According to cooking news service SaedNews, Chicken Pasta Salad is a popular international salad that can be served as a full meal, similar to Russian salad (Olivier salad). Below is the translated recipe.


Ingredients for Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredient

Amount

Penne pasta

1 cup

Yogurt

¼ cup

Milk

1/3 to ¼ cup

Mayonnaise

2 tablespoons

Butter

2 tablespoons

Chicken

100 g

Dried chili pepper

1 teaspoon

Dried mint

1 teaspoon

Dried oregano

1 teaspoon

Ground black pepper

1 teaspoon

Salt

to taste

Bell pepper (chopped)

¼ cup

Tomato (chopped)

¼ cup

Onion (chopped)

¼ cup

Carrot (chopped)

¼ cup

Olives (chopped)

¼ cup

Parsley (chopped)

¼ cup


Method of Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, mix Yogurt, Mayonnaise, and Milk until smooth.

  2. Add dried chili pepper, dried oregano, dried mint, ground black pepper, and salt. Mix well.

  3. Cover the sauce and refrigerate it.

  4. Adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more or less milk. It should not be too thick or too runny. The yogurt should not be sour, and the milk should not be hot.

  5. Boil water in a pot. When it starts boiling, add salt.

  6. Add the Penne pasta and stir well to prevent sticking.

  7. Cook for 8–10 minutes until tender but not overcooked.

  8. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water to cool it down.

  9. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded Chicken, chopped vegetables, and prepared sauce.

  10. Mix well and serve chilled.