Classic Macaroni Salad

 

POINTS® Value:    3 Servings:  8 Preparation Time:  12 min Cooking Time:  10 min Level of Difficulty:  Easy

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.

Ingredients

	8 oz uncooked macaroni, elbow-variety
	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) celery, chopped
	1/3 cup(s) red onion(s), finely chopped
	2 Tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped
	1/4 tsp table salt, or to taste
	1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste

Instructions

• 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.

Notes

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