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Wacky Mac® Five-Ingredient Tomato and Basil Salad

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"Five easy ingredients transform a dish of Wacky Mac into a flavourful combination with blue cheese, tomatoes and basil." — Wacky Mac®

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Original recipe makes 4 cups Change Servings

2 cups Wacky Mac®, cooked according to package directions
1/4 cup low-fat vinaigrette dressing or Italian dressing
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or gorgonzola cheese
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered, according to size

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Directions

Place Wacky Mac in large serving bowl. Add dressing and toss gently but well. Add blue cheese, tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Toss again. Set aside 5 minutes for flavors to blend.

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PREP 10 mins
READY IN 15 mins

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I used a homemade lowfat creamy italian dressing in this dish and cubed provolone, only because I didn't have the other cheezes on hand. To fill it out just a little, I threw in one peeled and cubed cucumber. My husband and kids really liked this pasta salad--the leftovers that were in the fridge after dinner were eaten late last night by my husband.

—Sarah Jo

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Aug 01, 2012

Amazing!

—Bachb

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8 Ratings

Jun 03, 2012

Loved this recipe! I made a few changes, I omitted the cheese because I personally am not a fan of blue cheeses. I used a Fat Free Ceasar Italian dressing that is great. This salad is amazing, definitely a go to lunch meal, it was easy to make and very quick. I am excited to eat the left overs for lunch tomorrow!

—sarahmwhite13

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Jul 01, 2012

I love this recipe! So easy and delicious!! Great for the summer time with fresh basil and tomatoes from the garden. I used wishbone Italian dressing. Love!!!

—MrsBogar

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Jan 18, 2013

I made this for a wake reception and everyone loved it.

—ljkeeney82

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Dec 23, 2012

very easy and yummy! I added some sliced olives and made my own Italian dressing with 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp Italian seasoning.

—Jackie78NJ

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Dec 03, 2012

I was looking for a cold pasta salad recipe and was lucky enough to stumble upon this one. I used 2 small diced roma tomatoes instead of cherry tomatoes because that's what I had, but other than that, made per the directions. The only thing I would do different next time is double the recipe because it is that good!

—Michele555

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Nutrition

Calories
148 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
18.6 g
6%

Cholesterol
13 mg
4%

Fat
5.7 g
9%

Fiber
1.2 g
5%

Protein
7 g
14%

Sodium
618 mg
25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Wacky Mac(R) Five-Ingredient Tomato and Basil Salad

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 148
Calories from Fat: 51

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.7g 9 %
Saturated Fat 3.2g 16 %
Cholesterol 13mg 4 %
Sodium 618mg 25 %
** Potassium 218mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 18.6g 6 %
** Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5 %
Protein 7g 14 %
** Sugars 0.1g
** Vitamin A 15 %
** Vitamin C 25 %
** Calcium 12 %
** Iron 5 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin 12 %
** Vitamin B6 6 %
** Magnesium 5 %
** Folate 11 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.