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Healthy macaroni salad in a white bowl with wooden spoon to the side.
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Healthy Low Calorie Macaroni Salad

This Healthy Macaroni Salad is a light, flavorful version of the classic dish, made with high-protein pasta and a creamy, lighter dressing. It's perfect for summer cookouts, picnics, or meal prep and is a guaranteed favorite with the whole family.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Calorie
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 183kcal
Author: Megan Olson

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Chickpea Elbow Macaroni
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 cup Celery diced
  • ½ cup Red Onion diced
  • 4 Eggs hard-boiled and roughly chopped
  • ⅓ cup Peas frozen
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley
  • 1 cup Low Fat Greek Yogurt
  • ¼ cup Light Mayo
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Honey
  • 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse the pasta and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, mayo, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, pepper and vinegar.
  • In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, bell pepper, celery, red onion, peas and hard boiled eggs. Toss the dressing with the pasta and veggie mixture then add the dried parsley. Chill and serve!

Notes

  • 1/8th of the recipe equals one serving or approximately a half cup. If you want the exact amount, measure the entire macaroni salad on a food scale in grams and divide by 8. This equals one serving. Then measure out on the food scale one serving.
Expert Tips
  • Dressing Consistency: Add more Greek yogurt for a creamier dressing or extra lemon juice/vinegar to thin it to your desired consistency.
  • Pasta Rinse: Rinse the pasta under cold water before mixing it with the dressing to prevent clumping and ensure even coating.
  • Make Ahead: Prepare this salad 8-12 hours ahead of time for the best flavor. The ingredients meld together perfectly when given time to chill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 714IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg