Best Macaroni Salad | How To Make Liberian Macaroni Salad | African Menu

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt provides a lighter option while maintaining creaminess.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu or chickpeas can add protein without cholesterol.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini offers similar texture with fewer calories.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: lime juice

Lemon juice can brighten flavors while being cost-effective.

Boil macaroni in salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain macaroni and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar until smooth.

Add cooked macaroni to the bowl and mix well to coat.

Chop carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, and celery into small pieces.

Add chopped vegetables and peas to the macaroni mixture.

Finely chop onion and green onions, then add to the salad.

Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika to taste.

Gently fold in hard-boiled eggs, chopped or sliced.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Serve chilled as a side dish.

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