How to Make The Best Macaroni Salad // Step by Step

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.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt to boiling water.

Add 1 pound of elbow macaroni to the water and stir.

Cook macaroni for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Prepare the dressing by combining 1 and 1/4 cups mayonnaise, 3/4 cup sour cream, 1 and 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1/3 cup sweet girkin juice, 2 and 1/2 tablespoons sugar, 3 teaspoons yellow mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl; mix well.

Taste the dressing and adjust sugar if necessary.

Once macaroni is cooked, drain it in a colander and rinse with cold water to prevent stickiness; let it drain well.

Chop 3 boiled extra large eggs and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Add the drained macaroni to the bowl with the eggs.

Add 3/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper, 3/4 cup chopped celery, 3/4 cup finely chopped sweet girkens, 1/2 cup finely chopped red onions, and 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives to the bowl.

Pour the dressing over the macaroni and vegetable mixture; stir to combine thoroughly.

Taste the macaroni salad to ensure seasoning is to your liking before serving.

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