How to Make Macaroni Salad Like a Pro

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

Greek yogurt provides a creamy texture with fewer calories.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole wheat elbow macaroni

💰Cheaper: shell pasta

Whole wheat offers more fiber, while shell pasta can be more affordable.

Heat a pot of water to boiling for the macaroni.

Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent clumping.

Dice half a red onion into small pieces.

Dice a red bell pepper into small pieces.

Add 1 cup of frozen peas to a large mixing bowl.

Dice 4 ribs of celery into small pieces, ensuring they are cleaned first.

Drain the cooked macaroni in a colander and run cold water over it to stop the cooking process, ensuring it cools completely.

Add the cooled macaroni to the large mixing bowl with the diced vegetables and peas.

Chop 1/4 cup of fresh dill and add it to a small mixing bowl.

In the small mixing bowl, combine the chopped dill, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper, sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise.

Mix the dressing until well combined, using a whisk if necessary.

Cube the cheese into desired sizes and add it to the mixing bowl with the macaroni and vegetables.

Pour the dressing over the macaroni salad and mix thoroughly until everything is well coated.

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