Macaroni Salad
For most pasta salads except Asian types, use small pastas such as penne, fusilli, farfalle, rigatoni, orzo, conchiglie or orecchiette. Source: Pasta Salad Pointers
Ingredients:
12 ounces elbow macaroni
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup salad dressing, mayonnaise-type
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and cool.
- Combine green pepper, salad dressing, and spices.
- Add macaroni and toss lightly. Chill.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 8 to 10 minutes
4 Servings, 1-1⁄2 cups each
Per serving:
- Calories 90
- Total fat 4 grams
- Saturated trace
- Cholesterol 0 milligrams
- Sodium 148 milligrams