Easy Southern Macaroni Salad – Creamy, Tangy, and Delicious!

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.

Cook elbow macaroni in salted water until fully cooked; drain and rinse under cold water.

Toss cooled macaroni with a little extra virgin olive oil.

Chop celery into small pieces, about 1 cup.

Dice red onion into small pieces.

Peel hard-boiled eggs and separate the yolks from the whites; chop the whites.

In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar, paprika, and milk; mix well.

Add chopped celery, diced onion, and egg whites to the bowl.

Add the cooled macaroni to the mixture and stir until evenly coated.

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