Fast Macaroni Salad

  Lunch

Chopped veggies provide crunch, and cherry tomatoes add vibrant color to this refreshing and creamy pasta salad.

Fast Macaroni Salad

Average Rating: 4.2

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling
YIELD: 2 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons chopped celery
  • 3 tablespoons chopped carrot
  • 3 tablespoons chopped peeled cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons chopped radishes
  • 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • 1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a small bowl, combine the macaroni and vegetables.
  • 2. In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 107 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 408mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1 starch, 1 vegetable.

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