High Protein Macaroni Salad (Hawaiian Style)
A high protein spin on Hawaiian style mac salad made with blended cottage cheese mayo, grated carrots and onion, honey, and spices.
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 210kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Macaroni
- 2 small Carrots peeled and finely grated
- 1/2 medium White Onion grated or minced (optional)
- 2 Tablespoons Cider Vinegar or Rice Vinegar
- 1-2 handfuls Scallions or Chives thinly sliced (optional)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
For the Sauce
- 2 cups Low Fat Cottage Cheese
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup Mayo or light mayo
- 1 Tablespoon Honey
- 1-2 teaspoons Coarse Dijon Mustard to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon White Pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil before salting and cooking the pasta until al dente.
- While the macaroni cooks, add the sauce ingredients to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and set aside.
- Add the carrots, onion, and vinegar to a large bowl.
- Once the pasta is cooked, strain the water and add to the bowl with the veggies and vinegar. Toss everything together.
- Add the cottage cheese sauce and gently fold everything together. Salt and pepper to taste and add any chives or scallions, if desired.
- Cover the assembled macaroni salad with cling film and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours before serving.
Notes
You can reduce the fat and calories per serving by swapping Kewpie mayo for light mayo. Each serving with light mayo has 185 calories, 9 grams of protein, 31 grams of carbs, and 3 grams of fat.
Nutrition
Serving: 3/4 cup (about 145g) | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g