Low Calorie Macaroni Salad

Low Calorie Macaroni Salad

This Low Calorie Macaroni Salad is just 119 calories for 2/3 cup, and it comes with low carb and high protein tips! I used traditional macaroni to make this recipe, and so it reflects that in the nutrition. So just imagine if you were to swap it out for low calorie or protein pasta!

Low Calorie Macaroni Salad

Ingredients You’ll Need:

  • Elbow macaroni (see low carb option in recipe card below!)
  • Sweet gherkins
  • Red bell pepper
  • Celery stalks
  • Red onion
  • 0% Greek yogurt
  • Dijon mustard
  • Sweet gherkin juice (from the jar)
  • Red wine vinegar
  • All-Natural Zero Calorie Sugar (see recipe card below for more options)
  • Salt and pepper (see nutrition section below for low sodium tips)
  • Garlic powder

Low Calorie Macaroni Salad

Low Calorie Macaroni Salad

Healthy Macaroni Salad Meal Prep and Storage

Meal Prep: This is a great meal prep pasta salad. Make 2-3 days before you want to serve, just make sure to mix well before serving.
Storage: Will hold in the fridge for 2-3 days, does not hold well in the freezer.

Low Calorie Macaroni Salad

Low Calorie Macaroni Salad Recipe

Low Calorie Macaroni Salad

Low Calorie Macaroni Salad

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This Low Calorie Macaroni Salad is just 119 calories per 2/3 cup, and so easy to make!
If you want to lower carbs and boost protein, use Chickpea Protein Pasta in place of traditional pasta.
Special Tip: Some macaroni salads have hardboiled eggs in them. Feel free to add 2 chopped hard boiled eggs to the salad if that's what you're looking for.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 9 servings
Calories 119 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 5 sweet gherkins minced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • ¼ red onion minced

Low Calorie Macaroni Salad Dressing:

  • 1 cup 0% Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons sweet gherkin juice from the jar
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon All-Natural Zero Calorie Sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Cook the elbow macaroni according to the directions on the box, then drain and set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, combine the ingredients for the dressing in a medium bowl and mix well. Add more water as needed to thin the dressing.
  • In a large bowl combine the cooked macaroni, gherkins, bell pepper, celery, onion and the dressing.
  • Toss well to combine, then cover and place in the fridge.
  • Chill for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 22.8gProtein: 5.6gFat: 0.5gSaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 102mgFiber: 1.2gSugar: 4.1gCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Healthy Macaroni Salad, Low Calorie Macaroni Salad, Skinny Macaroni Salad
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About the Author

Hi, my name is Audrey Johns and I am a 4 time best selling cookbook author! All 4 of my low calorie cookbooks are published by HarperCollins (the oldest publishing house in the US!) and have been featured on prominent TV shows like The Today Show, Rachael Ray and The Doctors. I am a low calorie and healthy recipe authority and my delicious recipes are tried and loved by thousands of readers. 

After a one year 150 pound weight loss (and I’ve kept it off for 13 years!) I started sharing all of my low calorie recipes with the world. They are always all-natural and geared around weight loss and weight management. I have even made some of these recipes with my Biggest Loser pal Bob Harper! Check out my weight loss story, my best selling cookbooks, and my numerous TV appearances by clicking here.

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