Summer Chicken Macaroni Salad
"For sunny, lazy days, I make a loaded macaroni salad that’s like three salads in one. The mix of fresh veggies, sweet peaches and crunchy pistachios is a surprisingly delicious combo. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
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1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed, shredded
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3/4 cup fresh or frozen peas
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5 green onions, finely chopped
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2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
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1/3 cup loosely packed basil leaves, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup lemon juice, divided
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
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3/4 cup (6 ounces) plain yogurt
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3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
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3 medium peaches, peeled and sliced
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1 cup (4 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
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3/4 cup pistachios
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