Macaroni Salad Classic Light Recipe
My classic macaroni salad with substitutions to make a lighter macaroni salad features all of the classic flavors of the traditional version but gives options. to use healthier ingredients like whole wheat pasta and veggies!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 198kcal
Ingredients
- 1 13.25 ounce box elbow macaroni, or (whole wheat elbow macaroni dry
- 1/2 cup plain, Greek yogurt or nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise or light Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Sour Cream or light Sour Cream
- 2 tbsp White Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Sweet Pickle Relish
- 2 tsp Yellow Mustard
- 2 ribs Celery, sliced (about 1 cup)
- 2 Green Onions, thinly sliced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, make the dressing. In a large bowl, stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, relish, and mustard.
- Drain the cooked noodles and run them under cold water to quickly cool them down. Add the noodles to the dressing bowl.
- Stir in the celery, green onions, and red pepper, and season with salt and pepper. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition info is calculated using lighter substitutions
Per Serving: (1⅓ cup)
Calories: 198
Calories from fat: 39
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 7mg
Sodium: 248mg
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 6g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 9g SmartPoints: 6
Calories: 198
Calories from fat: 39
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 7mg
Sodium: 248mg
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 6g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 9g SmartPoints: 6