Macaroni Salad

From EatingWell: July/August 2011

Old-fashioned macaroni salad sometimes contains jarred pimientos, diced ham or pickle relish, but this version is simple and deliciously plain with fresh chopped celery, carrot and onion. A combination of low-fat mayo and sour cream lightens up the dressing, and whole-wheat elbow noodles, spinach and edamame add extra nutrients.

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07/02/2012

Anonymous

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Needs something...

Pretty good but a little bland. I skipped the cheddar on top - not a fan of the cheddar/mayo combo so it wasn't worth the extra calories. Maybe a little dijon stirred into the dressing would help - I'll try that next time. Capers would probably help it as well. Just needs a little tartness, brininess, and/or spiciness (Sriracha maye?) in my opinion.

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08/02/2011

Erin McCormick

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Delicious, lighter macaroni salad

This is the perfect dish to bring to a summer potluck or picnic. I love the inclusion of cheese and the ingredients that make this a healthier, lighter option for a picnic salad. Definitely will be making this one again!

Pros: Easy to make, crowd pleaser, creamy

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Anonymous wrote 46 weeks 2 days ago

To make it even healthier

To make it even healthier (and in my opinion, taste better) I'd eliminate the cheese (fat and cholesterol). Instead of of mayo, I'll use Kraft's Miracle-Whip.