Best Ever Chicken Salad

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I couldn't make up my mind today: whether to to chicken soup or chicken salad. The I looked at the thermomater-- and this is salas weather. Like fer sure.
Too hot for soup. I'll wait till fall.

Ok, bragging -- I love my chicken salad. There's lots of goodies in it. This one goes great with BBQ

1 lb box of macaroni, or other pasta cooked and cooled.
1/2 lb cooked chicken breast, cubed small
2 ribs of celery chopped fine
1/8 cup onion minced
1/2 Tbs minced garlic
1 cup fresh cooked corn
1 diced tomato (optional)
3 tbs chopped bacon
1/2 cup mayo
2 tbs ranch dressing
2 tbs bbq sauce.

Mix all ingredents together. If it seems a little dry add another tablespoon or t wo of mayo. Chill for at least an hour before serving.

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