Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup elbow macaroni (uncooked) – about 6 points
- 4 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped – 0 points
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise – 4 points
- 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt – 0 points
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard – 0 points
- 1 tbsp pickle juice (or white vinegar) – 0 points
- 1/4 cup diced celery – 0 points
- 1/4 cup diced red onion – 0 points
- Salt and pepper, to taste – 0 points
- Paprika, for garnish – 0 points
- Chopped fresh chives or parsley (optional) – 0 points
Directions
- Cook Macaroni: Prepare macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and let cool.
- Prepare Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine light mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, yellow mustard, and pickle juice (or vinegar). Mix well.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooled macaroni, chopped hard-boiled eggs, celery, and red onion to the dressing. Gently mix until everything is well combined.
- Season and Garnish: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and fresh chives or parsley if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled.
Tips
- Add a Kick: Try adding a dash of hot sauce or chopped pickles for extra flavor.
- Make Ahead: This salad can be prepared a day in advance, making it a convenient option for gatherings.
Benefits
This deviled egg macaroni salad provides protein from the eggs and Greek yogurt, with a lightened-up creamy dressing to keep points low and flavor high.
Enjoy your Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad guilt-free at only 4 points per serving!
Ingredients
- 1 cup elbow macaroni (uncooked) – about 6 points
- 4 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped – 0 points
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise – 4 points
- 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt – 0 points
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard – 0 points
- 1 tbsp pickle juice (or white vinegar) – 0 points
- 1/4 cup diced celery – 0 points
- 1/4 cup diced red onion – 0 points
- Salt and pepper, to taste – 0 points
- Paprika, for garnish – 0 points
- Chopped fresh chives or parsley (optional) – 0 points
Directions
- Cook Macaroni: Prepare macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and let cool.
- Prepare Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine light mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, yellow mustard, and pickle juice (or vinegar). Mix well.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooled macaroni, chopped hard-boiled eggs, celery, and red onion to the dressing. Gently mix until everything is well combined.
- Season and Garnish: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and fresh chives or parsley if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled.
Tips
- Add a Kick: Try adding a dash of hot sauce or chopped pickles for extra flavor.
- Make Ahead: This salad can be prepared a day in advance, making it a convenient option for gatherings.
Benefits
This deviled egg macaroni salad provides protein from the eggs and Greek yogurt, with a lightened-up creamy dressing to keep points low and flavor high.
Enjoy your Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad guilt-free at only 4 points per serving!