Classic Country Time Macaroni Salad Recipe | Easy & Delicious

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup (2 ounces) uncooked regular or whole wheat elbow macaroni 3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish 3/4 teaspoon dried dill weed 1/2 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard (optional) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup frozen green peas 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/3 cup thinly sliced celery 4 ounces 99% fat-free ham, cubed 4 tablespoons (1 ounce) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, divided

PREPARATION:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Rinse under cold water until completely cooled; drain.
2. Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, relish, dill, mustard, if desired, and salt in small bowl; stir until well blended.
3. Combine peas, bell pepper, celery and ham in medium bowl.
4. Add pasta and mayonnaise mixture to pea mixture; toss gently, yet thoroughly, to coat completely. Add 2 tablespoons cheese; toss lightly. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons cheese over top. Serve immediately.

Tip For best flavor, prepare the mayonnaise ingredients in a separate bowl at the time of serving. This recipe appears in: Salads NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1/2 cup Fiber 1 g Carbohydrate 12 g Cholesterol 12 mg Saturated Fat 1 g Total Fat 3 g Calories from Fat 49 % Calories 98 Protein 7 g Sodium 363 mg DIETARY EXCHANGE: Meat 1/2 Vegetable 1/2 Starch 1/2 Fat 1/2