CREAMY MACARONI SALAD

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A tablespoon of mayo helps lend that tell-tale tangy flavor that everyone loves to this lower-in-fat recipe that instead relies on low-fat yogurt to bring creaminess.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 pound elbow macaroni
2 hard-cooked large eggs, whites roughly chopped, yolks left whole
1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
4 radishes, quartered and thinly sliced
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced crosswise
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickle
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and return to pot. In a small bowl, finely mash 1 egg yolk with a fork (reserve remaining yolk for another use). Add yogurt, mayonnaise, and lemon juice; stir until smooth. Add to pasta, then stir in egg whites, radishes, celery, and pickle. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chives just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g

RiceChu
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The macaroni was overcooked and mushy.


Shawn Prasatek
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I found the dressing to be a little bland.


Billieanne Varley
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This salad is a little too sweet for my taste.


HESHAN ANUPAMA
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni salad, but this one is actually really good!


Rammaya Dahal
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This salad is a must-try for any macaroni salad lover.


Nforsi Gowill
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This is the best macaroni salad I've ever had!


Stacy Lawhorn
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Darla Stokes
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This salad is always a hit at potlucks and picnics.


Ghulam Sarwar
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I love the tangy dressing on this salad. It's the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Benita Ezeoke
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This salad is so versatile. I've added different vegetables, cheeses, and meats to it, and it's always delicious.


Dharmendra Gupta
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I used Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise in the dressing. It was still creamy and delicious, but a little healthier.


Mohamed Naser
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I added some chopped celery and red onion to my salad for a little extra crunch.


Epu Ahmed
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover macaroni. I always have some on hand, so it's a quick and easy meal.


Mansaa poudel
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in no time.


Joynob Ara
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This salad is the perfect side dish for any summer gathering. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is perfectly tangy.


Merry Ustine
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I've been making this macaroni salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so flavorful and the salad is always creamy and delicious.


Zubair Shaikh1234
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This creamy macaroni salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the tangy dressing and the tender macaroni.


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