How to make Cheesy Macaroni Salad

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

Boil water in a large pot and add two pinches of salt.

Add 1.5 pounds of elbow noodles to the boiling water and cook until al dente, then drain and cool.

Chop cucumber into small pieces, removing some skin for color, and add to a mixing bowl.

Chop tri-colored bell pepper into small pieces and add to the mixing bowl.

Chop fresh tomatoes into small pieces and add to the mixing bowl.

Cut pepper jack cheese and extra sharp cheddar cheese into cubes and add to the mixing bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix together Duke's mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, salt, and sugar to create the dressing.

Combine the dressing with the contents of the mixing bowl and stir well to coat all ingredients.

Let the macaroni salad sit at room temperature or refrigerate overnight for better flavor.

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