Why The Makeover Recipe Is Healthier
1. The makeover recipe only uses one teaspoon of olive oil, which contains about 33 calories and 4.5 grams of fat, versus one stick of butter, which contains about 810 calories and 92 grams of fat. While there are three cheeses in the healthier version, one of them is low-fat and one fat-free, and regular to strike a balance—this still only adds up to 1 1/2 cups of cheese, compared to the 3 cups of cheese in the regular recipe.
2. Whole-wheat pasta contains more fiber, protein and vitamins than the white pasta called for in the original recipe.
More: 5 Whole-Grain Pastas to Keep You Fueled
3. The healthier version uses low-fat or soy milk; 1 1/2 cups of 1-percent milk contains 165 calories and about 4 grams of fat, and 1 1/2 cups of soy milk contains 198 calories and about 6 grams of fat. The 4 cups of milk in the original recipe contains 600 calories and 32 grams of fat.
Potato Salad Recipe
- 2 pounds red or white potatoes
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup relish or dill pickles, finely chopped
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Boil potatoes in salted water until fork tender (about 20 minutes). Drain and run potatoes under cold water. Drain again, then set aside to cool. Once cooled, peel potato skins and cut potatoes into quarters. Scatter vinegar over potatoes and sprinkle with salt. Add onions, celery, relish or pickles and eggs to potatoes.
In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour dressing over potato salad and stir gently, trying not to mash the potatoes.
