Ensalada de Codito y Tuna | Dominican-Style Tuna Salad *ENGLISH VIDEO* #bigmamacooks

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned salmon offers similar flavor with added omega-3s

red bell pepper

🥗Healthier: yellow bell pepper

💰Cheaper: carrots

Carrots provide crunch and sweetness at a lower cost

Boil elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain macaroni and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

In a large bowl, combine drained tuna (both oil and water), diced green bell pepper, diced celery, and diced red onion.

Add the cooled macaroni to the bowl with the other ingredients.

Mix mayonnaise and vinegar in a separate bowl until smooth.

Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the salad and gently fold to combine.

Add chicken bouillon cubes, black pepper, and salt to taste, mixing well.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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