Crunchy Macaroni Salad
Add a diced tomato for color if you like. It provides a touch of fiber with a negligible amount of calories.
INGREDIENTS | YIELDS 4 servings
- 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 grams
- Protein: 11 grams
- Carbohydrates: 36 grams
- Cholesterol: 5 milligrams
Munching 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.
