Macaroni Salad
I live in an area that's hot and humid, so I'm always experimenting with new recipes to find a dish that is tasty and nutritious - and that I can make without turning on my oven.8 ServingsPrep: 10 min. + chilling
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 3 tablespoons chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
- 1 tablespoon mustard seed
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Pinch garlic powder
- Lettuce leaves
- Paprika
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the first 14 ingredients; toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl;
- sprinkle with paprika. Yield: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 229 calories, 14 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 58 mg cholesterol, 466 mg sodium,