Pinoy Fiesta Macaroni Salad Recipe | Yummy PH

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein option.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories.

sweet relish

🥗Healthier: diced pickles

💰Cheaper: homemade sweet pickle mix

Diced pickles can mimic sweetness.

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

Drain and rinse macaroni under cold water to stop cooking.

In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise and sweet relish to create the dressing.

Add cooked macaroni to the dressing and mix until well coated.

Incorporate diced cooked chicken and chopped hard-boiled eggs into the macaroni mixture.

Fold in diced carrots, peas, and chopped green bell pepper.

Add pineapple chunks, raisins, and fruit cocktail for sweetness.

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

Mix in shredded cheddar cheese for creaminess.

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Serve cold as a side dish at gatherings.

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