Weight Watchers Macaroni Salad

xpnsve's Note:

Summer is coming!!! Don't miss out on those fabulous summer dishes, including macaroni salad! At 3 points per serving, you can afford to indulge at the next BBQ!

• Total Time: 22 mins
• Prep Time: 12 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 8 ounces elbow macaroni, raw
• 1/2 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon table salt (or more)
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground (to taste)

Directions:

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; 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.
3. Fold in celery, red onion and parsley.
4. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
5. Serve warm or chilled.
6. Yields about 2/3 cup per serving.

Reviews

[jonesies]

Made this recipe today in an effort to help my family eat healthier. I ended up adding an additional 2 tbsp of light mayo to the mix because it wasn't enough to coat the macaroni. Before adding the dressing, I tasted it and found it to be a little to tart, so added 1/2 tsp of sugar, which made it perfect. I figured 2 tbsp of lowfat mayo and 1/2 tsp of sugar didn't change the nutritional info very much at all, especially since there's 8 servings. My teenage children really enjoyed it! Thanks, I believe I will be making this quite often.

[lmg11283]

This was just ok for me. I made it for a baby shower I was hosting, but felt like it was missing something. I think I would try it again, but need to see what I can add to it.

[PatriotsGirl]

This was great! I despise store bought macaroni salads that are swimming in mayonnaise. This was so much better! I love the kick the red onions give. I made this with greek turkey burgers and my fiancee (who doesn't like to eat healthy like I do) loved the meal and gave this macaroni salad his stamp of approval! The leftovers do dry out a bit the following day, but that really didn't bother me. Still delicious and a keeper for sure!