Midwestern Macaroni Salad

A great healthy alternative to heavy calorie laden salads.

Ingredients

• 2 cups elbow shaped whole wheat elbow macaroni
• 1/4 cup frozen peas
• 4 oz fat free cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 medium scallions
• 1/4 cup chopped carrots
• 1 small red pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup fat free mayonnaise
• 2 oz fat free sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped or diced dill pickles
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 stalk medium celery, chopped

Directions

1. Cook elbows per package directions, drain and rinse under cold water - set aside. Defrost peas under cool water.
2. Chop, celery, carrots, scallions, red pepper and pickles - add to large bowl.
3. Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, onion powder, paprika and ground black pepper. Add salt lightly to taste.
4. Add elbows and peas to vegetable mixture. Stir in mayonnaise and spice mixture and add shredded cheese.
5. Stir to combine.