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Macro Friendly Lightened Up Macaroni Salad

Side Dish · Serves 6

Macro Friendly Lightened Up Macaroni Salad

5.0 from 1 rating

We took the classic summer side dish, macaroni salad, and lightened it up, infused it with some extra protein, and managed to maintain the same delicious flavors that you know and love!

197 calories
8.9g protein
26.4g carbs
4.7g fat

4.5g protein per 100 cal

Prep
15 mins
Cook
15 mins
Chill time
30 mins
Total
1 hr

Ingredients

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Large bowl
  • Fork
  • Wooden spoon

Instructions

  1. Prep your vegetables: dice the cucumbers, red bell pepper, and red onion. Shred the carrots if needed.

  2. In a large pot, cook the macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.

  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.

  4. Add the cooked macaroni, diced cucumbers, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, shredded carrots, and chopped parsley to the bowl. Mix well until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.

  5. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

  6. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Tami’s notes

Nutrition

Per serving (1cup): Calories 197kcalProtein 8.9gCarbs 26.4gFat 4.7g

Nutrition is an estimate and will vary with the brands and amounts you use.

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