Classic Macaroni Salad
4
Points®
Total time: 22 min • Prep: 12 min • Cook: 10 min • Serves: 8 • Difficulty: Easy
Forget store-bought macaroni salad — ours is a light, well-seasoned spin on the high-fat standard. For added color, stir in some diced tomatoes.
Ingredients
Uncooked whole wheat macaroni
8 oz
Table salt
⅛ tsp(s), or to taste (for cooking pasta)
Reduced calorie mayonnaise
½ cup(s)
Red wine vinegar
1 tbsp(s)
Dijon mustard
1 tsp(s)
Garlic powder
½ tsp(s)
Celery
1 cup(s), chopped
Fresh parsley
2 tbsp(s), chopped
Table salt
¼ tsp(s), or to taste
Black pepper
⅛ pinch(es), freshly ground, or to taste
Red onion
⅓ medium
Instructions
1
Cook macaroni in salted water according to package directions; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
2
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.
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