Side Dish: Macaroni Salad Made Over

A better for you macaroni salad with lower fat and calories without sacrificing taste.

Prep Time: 40 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 70 mins

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Macaroni Salad Made Over

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups elbow shaped multi-grain macaroni
3 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 medium red pepper, chopped
2 large hard-cooked eggs, chopped
4 tsp Dijon mustard
1 cup reduced fat mayonnaise with olive oil
1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream

Instructions

1. Cook macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package, adding vegetables to the boiling water for the last 2 minutes; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well.

2. Mix mayo, sour cream and mustard in large bowl. Stir in macaroni mixture and eggs.

3. Refrigerate 2 hours or until chilled.

4. Optional: sprinkle with paprika or smoked paprika before refrigerating.

5. Note: based on a recipe from Kraft foods.

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