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Classic Midwestern Macaroni Salad

2
Points®
Total Time
25 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
12
Difficulty
Easy
Take this old favorite on your next picnic. Or toss in a can of water-packed tuna for a satisfying take-to-work lunch.

Ingredients

Uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni

2 cup(s)

Fat free mayonnaise

½ cup(s)

Fat free sour cream

¼ cup(s)

Unsweetened dill pickle

¼ cup(s), diced

Onion powder

¼ tsp

Celery

1 rib(s), medium, diced

Red bell pepper

1 small, chopped

Cooked frozen peas and carrots

½ cup(s)

Shredded fat free Cheddar cheese

½ cup(s)

Scallions

3 medium, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions without added fat. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain again.
  2. Meanwhile, to make dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, pickles and onion powder; mix well.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine macaroni, celery, pepper, peas and carrots, cheese and scallions. Pour dressing over macaroni salad; toss lightly to coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if desired.
  4. Serving size: about 1/2 cup