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Country Time Macaroni Salad (recipes)




Prep Time: 17 minutes

Yield: Makes 6 servings



Ingredients:



1/2cup (2 ounces) uncooked regular or whole wheat elbow macaroni

3tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise

2tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt

2teaspoons sweet pickle relish

3/4teaspoon dried dill weed

1/2teaspoon prepared yellow mustard (optional)

1/4teaspoon salt

1/2cup frozen green peas

1/2cup chopped green bell pepper

1/3cup thinly sliced celery

4ounces 99% fat-free ham, cubed

4tablespoons (1 ounce) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, divided









Preparation:





1.Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Rinse under cold water until completely cooled; drain.2.Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, relish, dill, mustard, if desired, and salt in small bowl; stir until well blended.3.Combine peas, bell pepper, celery and ham in medium bowl.4.Add pasta and mayonnaise mixture to pea mixture; toss gently, yet thoroughly, to coat completely. Add 2 tablespoons cheese; toss lightly. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons cheese over top. Serve immediately.







Tip:

For best flavor, prepare the mayonnaise ingredients in a separate bowl at the time of serving.





Nutritional Information:







Serving Size: 1/2 cup







Fiber

1 g







Carbohydrate

12 g







Cholesterol

12 mg







Saturated Fat

1 g







Total Fat

3 g







Calories from Fat

49 %







Calories

98







Protein

7 g







Sodium

363 mg









Dietary Exchange:







Meat

1/2







Vegetable

1/2







Starch

1/2







Fat

1/2