POINTSŪ Value | 3 Servings | 8 Preparation Time | 12 min Cooking Time | 10 min Level of Difficulty | Easy
side dishes | This picnic favorite is part of our Perfectly Simple series. Click here to view other recipes in this series.
Ingredients
8 oz uncooked macaroni, elbow 1/2 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 cup celery, chopped 1/3 cup red onion(s), finely chopped 2 Tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped 1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste 1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste Instructions
1. Cook macaroni according to package directions without added salt or fat; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
2. 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
The hint of celery, garlic and onion makes this creamy salad a super-flavorful, easy-to-prepare mainstay for your menu. For added color, stir in diced tomatoes.
Feel free to swap whole wheat pasta for regular pasta if desired.
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