Midwestern Macaroni Salad

A great healthy alternative to heavy calorie laden salads.

Ingredients

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

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.