Classic AMERICAN MACARONI SALAD Recipe | Easy to Make

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.

Boil the pasta according to the package instructions, about 6 minutes.

Slice red onion in half, remove ends and outer layer, then dice into half-moon shapes.

Soak diced red onion in iced cold water until ready to use.

Slice red bell pepper and chop into pieces, measuring 1/2 cup.

Drain and rinse the cooked pasta in a colander, then let cool in a mixing bowl.

Add mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, salt, pepper, and apple cider vinegar to the mixing bowl.

Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and well blended.

Strain the soaked red onions and add them to the mayonnaise mixture along with chopped cilantro or parsley.

Fold in the cooked pasta, red bell pepper, celery, and strained red onions until well coated.

Cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 3 hours or overnight before serving.

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