Kitchen Q & a / Lighten Up! It's a Picnic

The Commercial Appeal (2007-Current) › August 11, 2010

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Q: My family loves the traditional side dishes at picnics, but I worry that most are so full of fats that they aren't good for us. How can I lighten up these dishes?

A: It seems like no picnic would be complete without a pasta salad. To make it lighter, cut the mayo. A typical 1/2 cup serving of classic macaroni salad contains 310 calories - about two-thirds of which come from fat. Fat isn't the enemy, but keep it to about one tablespoon of oil or two tablespoons of low-fat mayo or dressing per serving.

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Kitchen Q & a / Lighten Up! It's a Picnic

Once you've lightened the dressing, add a nutritional punch to ...

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