HEALTHY MACARONI SALAD

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This is a recipe I have been making for about 24 years. I can't remember the lady's name who published the book I got it from, but she was a real stickler about what you feed your kids. I started making this when my boys were preschool age. I would always make sure a had a big batch when they had a sitter, so she didn't fill them up with junk, and they would be on a sugar high when I got home at night. I am still making this today and I enjoy it as a healthy meal or snack anytime. I must say I usually triple this when I make it, as there was 5 of us.It keeps well in frig for a few days, and the boys would eat it for snacks a lot. It made me feel better that they were eating healthy. I used American cheese and I must say on my bowl I would add salt. I love this dish.

Provided by Baby Chevelle

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup elbow macaroni
4 cups water
1/2 cucumber
2 hard-boiled eggs, diced
1/2 cup cheese, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup carrot, grated
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to directions on package.
  • Drain and chill, adding lemon juice to macaroni.
  • When chilled add rest of ingredients and refrigerate till serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 109.9, Sodium 406.9, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 10.1

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