Lunch Recipe

Healthier Classic Macaroni Salad

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

INGRIDIENT

4 cups whole wheat elbow macaroni

1 cup mayonnaise

¼ cup distilled white vinegar

⅓ cup white sugar

2 ½ tablespoons prepared yellow mustard

1 ½ teaspoons salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 large onion, chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

¼ cup grated carrot

2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers (Optional)

DIRECTION

Step: 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.

Step: 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 FACT

Per Serving: 281 calories; protein 4.2g; carbohydrates 28.1g; fat 18g; cholesterol 8.4mg; sodium 529.9mg.

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