Western Macaroni Salad

Western Macaroni Salad

This brings together the two M's--macaroni and men--in an easy-to-fix, tangy, and pleasing dish that won that heart of Cliff's dad, Cleland. He things the combination of macaroni and tomatoes makes a perfect pair!
Serves 4 (3/4 cup)

1/2 cup Kraft Fat Free Catalina or French Dressing
1 teaspoon chili seasoning
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup (1 ounce) sliced ripe olives
2 cups cold cooked macaroni, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes

In a large bowl, combine Catalina dressing and chili seasoning. Stir in green pepper, onion, and olives. Add macaroni and tomatoes. Mix well to combine. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Gently stir again just before serving.

HINT: 1 1/3 cups uncooked macaroni usually cooks to about 2 cups.

Each serving equals:
HE: 1 Bread, 3/4 Vegetable, 1/4 Fat, 1/2 Slider, 10 Optional Calories
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149 Calories, 1gm Fat, 3gm Protein,
32gm Carbohydrate, 363mg Sodium, 2gm Fiber
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DIABETIC: 1 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Vegetable

"Cooking Healthy With a Man in Mind, pg. 117"