How to Make Our Favorite Macaroni Salad

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.

Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.

Add 1 pound of elbow macaroni to the pot.

Cook the macaroni for about 15 minutes until very soft.

In a bowl, combine 2 cups of whole milk and 2 cups of mayonnaise.

Add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the mixture and mix until thoroughly combined.

Reserve 1 cup of the dressing for later use.

Drain the cooked macaroni and add 1/2 cup of cider vinegar to it, stirring until absorbed.

Chop 4 scallions, 1 grated carrot, and 1 finely chopped celery rib.

Once the macaroni has cooled, add the reserved dressing and the chopped vegetables to the bowl.

Mix until fully incorporated and refrigerate for at least one hour.

After chilling, add the reserved cup of dressing and stir until fully incorporated.

Season to taste with additional pepper, if needed.

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