My Mom Taught Us How to Make Macaroni Salad | THE SOUTHERN WAY!!

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 and nutrients.

Boil 2 cups of elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and rinse under cold water.

Add a little olive oil to the macaroni to prevent sticking and let it cool down.

Chop 1 cup of red onion finely and add it to a mixing bowl.

Chop 1 cup of celery finely and add it to the mixing bowl.

Chop 1 cup of red bell pepper finely and add it to the mixing bowl.

Chop about 1/2 cup of tomatoes (optional) and add them to the mixing bowl.

Chop about 1/2 cup of dill pickles finely and add them to the mixing bowl.

Add 2 tbsp of capers (rinsed) to the mixing bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of pickle radish to the mixing bowl.

Add 2 tbsp of pickle juice to the mixing bowl.

Add about 1 1/2 cups of mayonnaise to the mixing bowl.

Add a little sour cream to the mixing bowl (amount not specified).

Mix all the ingredients in the bowl until well combined.

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