This isn’t your average macaroni salad. Chicken Macaroni Pasta Salad turns that classic side dish into a hearty side dish thanks to a scoop of chopped chicken and a dressing that’s creamy and totally irresistible.

Pasta salads are a favorite at summer potlucks for good reason—they’re easy to make, easy to transport, and always crowd-pleasers. With endless ingredient combos, they can be made ahead and served cold or at room temperature.

What's better than a solid chicken salad recipe, make-ahead pasta salad or the creamiest egg salad sandwich? Five recipes you'll keep coming back to.