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Macaroni Salad Tomato Cups

For a hearty warm-weather meal for two, Evelyn Kennell of Roanoke, Illinois suggests her pasta salad flavored with ham, crunchy celery and a creamy dressing.

2 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.

Ingredients

3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
2 large tomatoes
1/2 cup diced deli ham
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped celery
3 tablespoons Hellmann's® Real Mayonnaise

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3 tablespoons sour cream
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Lettuce leaves, optional

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, cut a thin
slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in.
shell. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain.
Drain macaroni and rinse in cold water. In a bowl, combine the
macaroni, ham, cheese and celery.
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, onion powder and
pepper. Pour over salad and stir to coat. Spoon into tomato cups.
Serve on a lettuce-lined plate if desired with any additional salad
on the side. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (prepared with reduced-fat cheddar cheese,

2 of 2

Macaroni Salad Tomato Cups (continued)

Nutrition Facts: fat-free mayonnaise and reduced-fat sour cream) equals 272 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 792 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 17 g protein.

Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.