Cooking With Maritsa Mexican Macaroni Salad

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-brand mayonnaise

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and higher in protein.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt provides a healthier option with similar texture.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Kidney beans are nutritious and often less expensive.

Boil a pot of water and add salt.

Add macaroni to boiling water and cook until soft.

Cut cheddar cheese into pieces.

Prepare ham by cutting it into desired pieces.

Drain and cool the macaroni after cooking.

In a bowl, combine the cooled macaroni, sour cream, and mayonnaise.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Mix everything until well coated.

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