Tuna-and-Macaroni Salad makeover

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 253.4
  • Total Fat: 1.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 15.5 mg
  • Sodium: 246.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 45.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
  • Protein: 16.2 g

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Introduction

By replacing the low fat mayonaise with Walden Farms Calorie Free Mayo, 50 calories per serving are saved. By replacing the low fat mayonaise with Walden Farms Calorie Free Mayo, 50 calories per serving are saved.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 pound elbow macaroni
    3 ribs celery, finely chopped
    1/2 cup finely diced red onion
    1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
    1 12-oz. can tuna in water, drained
    1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. Walden Farms Calorie Free Mayo
    1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
    1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp. cider vinegar

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.
2. While pasta is cooking, combine celery, onion, parsley, carrot and tuna in a large bowl. Add cooled macaroni and toss to combine. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, yogurt and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and whisk. Pour over pasta and toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Note:
Add veggies: Toss in chopped artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers.
Trade pastas: You can use any short pasta shape in this recipe.


Serving Size: 8 servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SMOHME.