MACARONI SALAD | American STYLE | Side Dish Favorite

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.

Boil 2 cups of dried macaroni pasta according to package instructions for about 6 minutes.

Chop 1/2 cup of red bell pepper and set aside.

Soak 1/3 cup of chopped red onions in ice-cold water to remove bitterness.

Dice 1/3 cup of celery and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons of sour cream, 1 tablespoon of mustard, 1 1/2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Whisk the ingredients together until smooth.

Add the soaked red onions, chopped cilantro, diced celery, and red bell pepper to the bowl.

Drain and rinse the cooked macaroni, then let it cool.

Fold the cooled macaroni into the mayonnaise mixture until well coated.

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

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