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Macaroni Salad

Add a diced tomato for color if you like. It provides a touch of fiber with a negligible amount of calories.

Vegetarian, Lactose-free

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 4

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions
  • ⅓ cup diced celery
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped Vidalia onion
  • ⅔ cup Miracle Whip salad dressing
  • ⅔ cup dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Splenda
  • 3 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients together. Cover, refrigerate until cold, and serve.

PER SERVING Calories: 275 | Fat: 9 g | Protein: 11 g | Sodium: 376 mg | Carbohydrates: 36 g | Fiber: 1.8 g

Magnificent Macaroni

Cook the macaroni al dente so it's still chewy. Al dente is an Italian term meaning “to the tooth” — firm. A firmer pasta adds a great texture to salad. Pasta can also be cooked al dente for casseroles where the noodles will cook further in the oven.

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