2 Easy Summer Salads

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned salmon provides similar taste and texture.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: shell pasta

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Avocado adds creaminess and healthy fats.

Prepare a brine with 1/3 cup white vinegar, 1/3 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons water, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Stir and let sit in the refrigerator.

Boil 4 eggs in a pot of water for 11 minutes.

Boil macaroni in salted water for 11 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Drain the macaroni and let it cool slightly.

Chop 1/2 cup dill pickles and 1/2 cup red onion finely.

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

Add the macaroni to the mixture and stir to combine.

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