Zero Points macaroni salad

A Zero Points Macaroni Salad (often inspired by Weight Watchers’ Zero Point guidelines) is a light and healthy version of traditional macaroni salad, made with low-calorie or zero-point ingredients. While pasta itself usually isn’t zero points, you can substitute it with alternatives like hearts of palm pasta, konjac noodles, or zucchini noodles (zoodles) to keep the whole dish at zero points.

🥗 Zero Points Macaroni Salad (WW-Friendly)

Servings: 4
Points (WW Zero Point Plan): 0 (if using zero-point pasta substitute)

✅ Ingredients:

• 1 bag hearts of palm pasta or 1 package shirataki noodles (rinsed and drained)

• 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1/2 cup diced celery

• 1/4 cup diced red onion

• 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles (optional)

• 1/2 cup diced red or green bell pepper

• Chopped fresh parsley or dill, for garnish

🥄 Directions:

1. Prepare the pasta substitute:

   • If using shirataki noodles, rinse well and boil for 2-3 minutes, then pat dry.

   • If using hearts of palm pasta, rinse and drain.

2. Make the dressing:

   • In a large bowl, mix Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

3. Add vegetables:

   • Stir in celery, onion, bell pepper, and pickles.

4. Combine:

   • Mix in the noodles until evenly coated.

5. Chill:

   • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

6. Serve:

   • Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy!

🔁 Optional Add-ins (still 0 points depending on WW plan):

• Chopped hard-boiled egg

• Canned tuna in water

• Cooked, skinless chicken breast

• Steamed broccoli or peas