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Healthier Classic Macaroni Salad

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  • Prep: 20 min
  • Cook: 10 min
  • Ready In: 4 hr 30 min

“Making this salad with less sugar and whole wheat noodles makes it a healthy treat for the entire family.” - by MakeItHealthy

Ingredients

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Original recipe yields 10 servings

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.
  2. Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Stir in onion, celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, carrot, pimentos, and macaroni. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, before serving.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (10 total)

  • Calories
  • 281 cal
  • 14%
  • Fat
  • 18 g
  • 28%
  • Carbs
  • 28.1 g
  • 9%
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Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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BramptonMommyof2
5

BramptonMommyof2

"Not a bad maccaroni salad. I used low fat mayo as I thought 18 grams of fat per serving was way too much for a "healthier"macaroni salad. I also added paprika. Brought this to a bbq.Not a great hit. ..." See moreMost people did not like the whole wheat maccaroni. Next time will use white."

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