THE MACARONI SALAD To End All Others with This One Ingredient

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.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat with a lid on.

Add 1/2 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.

Add 1 pound of elbow macaroni to the boiling water and stir for 30 seconds to prevent sticking.

Cook the macaroni for 6 to 7 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.

While the pasta is cooking, chop 3 ribs of celery into small pieces.

Chop green onions, cutting all the way down to the white part, to ensure uniform size.

Cut the bell pepper into strips and then dice it into smaller pieces.

Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and run cold water over it until cool, optionally adding ice to speed up the cooling process.

Blot the cooled pasta with paper towels to remove excess water before transferring to a large bowl.

Chop the roasted red bell pepper and add it to the bowl with the pasta and chopped vegetables.

In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 cup sour cream, and 1 packet of Nor vegetable recipe mix; whisk together until creamy.

Add the creamy sauce to the pasta and vegetable mixture and stir well to combine.

Taste the mixture and add cracked black pepper if desired.

Chill the macaroni salad in the refrigerator before serving.

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