Southern Style 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.

Start by draining 2 pounds of elbow macaroni in a colander.

Prepare 3 hard-boiled eggs and set them aside.

Open 1 can of light tuna and drain the water.

Chop 3 stalks of celery and a large onion (mix of red and yellow) into desired sizes.

In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, chopped celery, and onion.

Add 1 cup of mayonnaise and 1 cup of Miracle Whip to the bowl.

Season with 2 teaspoons of kosher salt and smoked black pepper to taste.

Fold the ingredients together gently to combine without breaking the tuna too much.

Add the chopped hard-boiled eggs and fold them in as well.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more mayonnaise or Miracle Whip if needed.

Garnish with paprika before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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