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From Sardis, Ohio, Dorothy Bayes sends this refreshingly light take on an all-time favorite. It's perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or festive weekend barbecue.
This recipe is:
Healthy
Quick
Diabetic Friendly
Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Splenda no-calorie sweetener.
Nutritional Analysis: 3/4 cup equals 111 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 30 mg cholesterol, 362 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1-1/2 starch.
Originally published as Classic Macaroni Salad in Light & Tasty June/July 2005, p22
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Reviewed on May. 05, 2013 by rbolton1961
This is excellent! My husband loves it and asks for it often. Sometimes I get adventurous and add something different to it but overall this is perfect just as it is.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2013 by dieter's mom
I have been making this recipe since it was first published & have never been tempted to try any other since. I use 1/4 tsp. onion powder insteadf of chopping an onion & I omit the egg (just lazy). It is still awesome.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2012 by auntgigi53
I needed an update on the old mac salad and this recipe is now on my to make list. I used sugar instead of the substitute and I chopped the egg into the salad. We both thought it was excellent!
Needed an update on old mac salad and this sure was a big hit. I used 2 tsp. of sugar instead of the substitute, but followed the rest of the recipe. My husband said this is a keeper and it's easy to make.
Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2012 by ConnieK
I have been trying to cut back on fat and calories but missed some of the old classics. I was very excited when I found this version for the classic macaroni salad. This is absolutely awesome. You would never know that it's a lower fat/calorie version. You don't miss the fat/calories for sure with this recipe. This has become my new recipe for macaroni salad.
Reviewed on Jul. 01, 2012 by LoraDora728
Excellent! I made it without the egg, and may use a little less sweet relish next time, but this is by far the tastiest macaroni salad I've had! Looking forward to making it again!
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2012 by best of home cooks
I sauted the onion and celery, added frozen peas, cheddar cheese, diced red peppers, 4 eggs and left out the carrots. Was such a big hit at a family get together. Will be making this more often as the family requested.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2012 by babaloulou
I did had some frozen sweet young peas to the recipe, the rest the same Real ono like we say in Hawaii
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2011 by rosomalley
Great combination of flavors with a little bit of crunch. Loved it!
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2011 by Dawn Humphreys
Excellent! Used 2 pkts of sweet n low and the entire family loved it! So simple! Will definitely be making this again.
Reviewed on Jun. 04, 2010 by Tparrishj
Best macaroni salad I have ever had!
Reviewed on May. 21, 2010 by beagleluva
I didn't have relish so I just added pickle juice and wasn't sure how it would taste with the mustartd but it was fine.Easy and healthy - will definitely make again!
I didn't have relish so I just added pickle juice and wasn't sure how it would taste with the mustartd but it was fine.
Easy and healthy - will definitely make again!
Reviewed on May. 11, 2010 by kelsimarie21
Very quick and easy! I didn't bring much back from our gathering, I will be making this recipie again and again!
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2009 by jasavage17
Very good salad and so simple!
Reviewed on May. 27, 2008 by NJ_mommy_1
This salad was the best macaroni salad that I have tasted! I will never buy the store salad's. I also did not add the 1/4 teaspoon of salt and it still tasted great! Thanks..
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