Classic Macaroni Salad

Weight Watchers Recipe

Ratings (480)

4PointsPlus Value

Prep time: 12 min

Cook time: 10 min

Other time: 0 min

Serves: 8

Forget store-bought. Our macaroni salad is a light, well-seasoned spin on the high-fat standard. For added color, stir in some diced tomatoes.

8 oz uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni

1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste (for cooking pasta)

1/2 cup(s) reduced-calorie mayonnaise

1 Tbsp red wine vinegar

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 cup(s) uncooked celery, chopped

1/3 cup(s) (sliced) uncooked red onion(s), finely chopped

2 Tbsp fresh parsley, fresh, chopped

1/4 tsp table salt, or to taste

1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste

Cook macaroni in salted water according to package directions; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard and garlic powder; stir mixture into cooked macaroni. Fold in celery, onion and parsley; season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled. Yields about 2/3 cup per serving.

Feel free to swap whole wheat pasta for regular pasta if desired (could affect PointsPlus values).