Classic Macaroni Salad

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Weight Watchers Recipe


4PointsPlus Value

Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 10 min
Other time: 0 min
Serves: 8
Forget store-bought - our macaroni salad is a light, well-seasoned spin on the high-fat standard. For added color, stir in some diced tomatoes.
Recipe

Ingredients
      8 oz uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni  
1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste (for cooking pasta)  
1/2 cup(s) reduced-calorie mayonnaise  
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar  
1 tsp Dijon mustard  
1/2 tsp garlic powder  
      1 cup(s) uncooked celery, chopped  
      1/3 cup(s) (chopped) uncooked red onion(s)  
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped  
1/4 tsp table salt, or to taste  
1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste  
Instructions
Cook macaroni in salted water according to package directions; drain and transfer to a large bowl.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard and garlic powder; stir mixture into cooked macaroni. Fold in celery, onion and parsley; season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled. Yields about 2/3 cup per serving.
Notes
Swap regular pasta for the whole wheat pasta, if desired (could affect PointsPlus values).