How to make a classic American Macaroni Salad recipe

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: cooked pasta scraps

Whole wheat offers more fiber.

Defrost frozen mixed vegetables in the microwave for 2 minutes.

Boil water in a pot and add salt.

Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water for 9 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water.

In a bowl, combine 2 cups of mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, 3 teaspoons of sugar, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well.

Taste and adjust the dressing, adding more sugar if desired.

Pour the dressing over the macaroni and mix well, adding the frozen vegetables gradually.

Taste again and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

Add paprika on top as a final ingredient.

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