Macaroni Salad Recipe: How To Make Classic American Macaroni Salad: Diane Kometa-Dishin' With Di #87

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.

Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions and rinse, drain, and allow to cool.

Finely chop celery and red bell pepper.

Grate carrot using a box grater with big holes.

Soak finely chopped red onion in cold water for about 5 minutes, then drain.

In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, yellow prepared mustard, granulated sugar, white vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Add half of the mayonnaise mixture to the cooled macaroni and mix through.

Add the finely chopped celery, red bell pepper, grated carrot, and drained red onion to the macaroni and mix well.

Add the remaining mayonnaise mixture and mix until everything is combined.

If desired, add a couple tablespoons of milk to the mixture and mix through.

Chill in the refrigerator overnight or for several hours before serving.

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