POINTS® value |  3 Servings |  8 Preparation Time |  12 min Cooking Time |  10 min Level of Difficulty |  Easy This picnic favorite is part of our Perfectly Simple series. Click here to view other recipes in this series.

8 oz uncooked macaroni, elbow
1/2 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 cup celery, chopped
1/3 cup red onion(s), finely chopped
2 Tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped
1/8 tsp table salt, or more to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
 

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
    
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard and garlic powder; stir mixture into cooked macaroni. Fold in celery, red onion and parsley; season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve warm or chilled. Yields about 2/3 cup per serving.
    

The hint of celery, garlic and onion makes this creamy salad a super-flavorful, easy-to-prepare mainstay for your menu. For added color, stir in diced tomatoes.