Instructions:

Hearty Macaroni Salad

2 cups cubed cooked ham or chicken
4 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1 cup frozen cooked small shrimp, thawed
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

In a bowl, combine all the above ingredients.

Dressing
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons vinegar
1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill or 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar

Combine all ingredients until blended. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill for several hours before serving. Serves 8.

Nutritional Analysis: One 3/4 cup serving (prepared with chicken, reduced-fat cheese and nonfat sour cream and without salt) equals: 188 calories, 136 mg sodium, 49 mg cholesterol, 14 gm carbohydrate, 12 gm protein, 9 gm fat

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat