The secret ingredient I use to make the best Mexican macaroni salad | Macaroni Salad Recipe

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 1.5 tablespoons of chicken bouillon powder.

Add 1 pound of ditalini pasta to the boiling water and cook for 8 to 9 minutes.

Spread the cooked pasta on a large baking sheet to cool.

Chop scallion, celery, and pickled carrots.

In a bowl, combine 3/4 to 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of sour cream, and 1 teaspoon of Maggie seasoning.

Add a pinch of salt and cracked black pepper to the bowl.

Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of pickling liquid from the pickled carrots to the mixture.

Mix in the chopped vegetables and drained corn.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Optionally add chopped jalapenos for extra kick and crunch.

Let the salad set in the fridge overnight for better flavor.

Cooking Techniques

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