How to Make Delicious Hawaiian Macaroni Salad | Easy Recipe for Beginners

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-brand mayonnaise

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds protein.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole wheat elbow macaroni

💰Cheaper: shell pasta

Whole wheat offers more fiber.

In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Stir in 1 tablespoon of salt until dissolved.

Cook pasta until soft but not mushy, about 12 to 14 minutes.

Drain pasta into a colander and rinse with cold water until cool, about 1 minute.

Shake to drain excess water, then add pasta to a large bowl.

Stir in the carrots, celery, onion, relish, rice vinegar, sugar, ¾ teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes.

Stir in mayonnaise until combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. The salad dressing will become thicker when chilled.

Stir and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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