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.
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.
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 |

In a large bowl, mix Yogurt, Mayonnaise, and Milk until smooth.
Add dried chili pepper, dried oregano, dried mint, ground black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
Cover the sauce and refrigerate it.
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.
Boil water in a pot. When it starts boiling, add salt.
Add the Penne pasta and stir well to prevent sticking.
Cook for 8–10 minutes until tender but not overcooked.
Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water to cool it down.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded Chicken, chopped vegetables, and prepared sauce.
Mix well and serve chilled.