Description
This easy macaroni salad recipe for Weight Watchers is healthy, easy, and delicious, and can be made with or without tuna.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 Cup Light Mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon Red Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Cup Celery, Chopped
- 1/3 Cup Red Onion, Chopped
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped
- Salt & Pepper, To Taste
- 3 Ounces Tuna, In Water
- 8 Ounces Whole Wheat Elbow Macaroni, Dry
Instructions
- Cook: First we need to cook the macaroni in salted water. Use the package to get the precise times and water measurements. Drain the pasta and put it aside in a large bowl after it’s cooked.
- Mix: While the pasta is cooking mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard and garlic powder.
- Combine: Add the mayonnaise mixture to the cooked pasta and stir until well combined.
- Fold: Fold in the tuna, celery, onion, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to your liking or not at all if you have sodium restrictions!
- Serve: You can serve this dish warm or cold depending on your preferences.
Notes
This recipe is versatile; you can omit the tuna to serve it as a side dish for parties or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2/3 Cup
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg
Keywords: Weight Watchers, macaroni salad, tuna pasta salad, whole wheat macaroni, healthy side dish