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    Creamy Haitian Macaroni Salad

    Published:Feb 2, 2022ยท Modified: Feb 2, 2022 by Keri Bevan

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    Haitian macaroni salad is the perfect side dish for potluck, parties and BBQs. Macaroni is tossed in a spicy vegan buttermilk mayonnaise sauce. Add cherry tomatoes, corn, onions and salty olives for the ultimate vegan pasta salad.

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    • What's In Haitian Macaroni Salad?
    • How To Make Haitian Macaroni Salad
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    Everyone needs a great macaroni salad recipe, and this Haitian recipe is next level! It's creamy with spicy and sour notes and packed with crunchy veg. You can also make it ahead, store it in the fridge, and give a good stir before taking it to your next picnic or cookout.

    What's In Haitian Macaroni Salad?

    • Macaroni: Naturally! But, feel free to substitute any pasta you have on hand. I've used rotini, fusilli and ziti. If you want your macaroni salad to be gluten free, you'll need to buy a gluten free pasta.
    • Soy Milk +Lemon Juice: Soy milk plus lemon juice equals vegan buttermilk. It's part of what gives this Haitian pasta salad a unique flavor.
    • Vegan Mayo: In classic macaroni salad fashion, this version includes mayo. But, we'll be using vegan mayo, which contains fewer saturated fats than traditional dairy mayo. Plus, it has no cholesterol and is just as creamy as mayo made with eggs.
    • Green Olives: Green olives add a nice salty, briny flavor. Be sure to buy pitted olives.
    • Cherry Tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes are juicy and sweet, and are a classic addition to pasta salad. But, if you have normal tomatoes on hand, those will work equally as well.
    • Sweetcorn: You can use canned, frozen or fresh in this recipe.
    • Onion: Onion really balances out the creaminess of this salad. I've used yellow onions, but purple would work as well.
    • Onion Salt: Onion salt is a combination of salt and onion powder, so it's different from onion powder.
    • Garlic Powder: Garlic powder is the best choice here. I usually like to use fresh garlic, but I find that garlic powder is less aggressive in this recipe.
    • White Pepper: White pepper is a key ingredient here. Don't swap for black pepper, or you'll end up with a different flavor. White pepper is commonly used in Chinese cuisine and it has a very distinct flavor.
    • Cayenne Pepper: Haitian macaroni salad has a spicy to kick to it that comes from cayenne pepper. Use more or less depending on your heat tolerance.
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    how to make Haitian macaroni salad step by step

    How To Make Haitian Macaroni Salad

    • In a small bowl, combine the soy milk and lemon juice. Set aside to thicken for 5 minutes. This is your vegan buttermilk.
    • Cook your macaroni (or preferred pasta) according to the instructions on the package. Drain well and allow it to cool fully while you make the dressing.
    • To make the dressing, combine the vegan mayo with the vegan buttermilk in a small bowl. Stir in the spices.
    • Transfer your cooked macaroni to a large serving bowl and add the cherry tomatoes, onion, corn and olives.
    • Finally, pour your dressing over the top and toss the salad until the creamy dressing coats the pasta and veggies.
    • You can sere Haitian macaroni salad immediately, or store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Enjoy!
    Haitian macaroni salad.
    Haitian macaroni salad

    What To Serve With Haitian Macaroni Salad

    This salad goes well with most picnic foods. Here's a few of my favorite suggestions:

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    Did You Make This Recipe?

    If so, I'd love to see it! Tag me on Instagram @thisdailydish. Or, leave me a comment below.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How long can you store Haitian macaroni salad?

    Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, this pasta salad should stay fresh for 3-5 days.

    Can you freeze macaroni salad?

    I don't recommend freezing any salad that contains mayo. The consistency s not the same once it's defrosted.

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    ๐Ÿ“– Recipe

    Haitian pasta salad in a bowl with a spoon.

    Haitian Macaroni Salad

    Keri Bevan
    This Haitian macaroni salad is the ultimate macaroni salad! Packed with fresh veggies and tossed in a spicy vegan buttermilk dressing, this is the perfect salad to take to a cookout, picnic or BBQ.
    4.38 from 16 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course lunch, Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine haitian
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 353 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 16 ounces macaroni dried
    • ยฝ cup soy milk
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1ยฝ cups vegan mayonnaise
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
    • ยฝ cup green olives pitted and cut in half
    • 1 yellow onion finely chopped
    • 1 cup sweetcorn fresh, canned or frozed
    • 1 teaspoon onion salt
    • ยฝ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon white pepper
    • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

    Instructions
     

    • In a small bowl combine the soy milk and lemon juice. Set aside to thicken for 5 minutes. This is your vegan buttermilk.
    • Cook the macaroni according to the instructions on the package. Drain well and allow to cool.
    • Combine the vegan mayo, vegan buttermilk and spices in a small bowl.
    • Transfer the macaroni to a large serving bowl and add the veggies. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss the salad until the pasta and veggies are coated in the dressing.

    Notes

    1. To make this recipe gluten free, substitute any gluten free pasta for the macaroni.
    2. This salad will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 174mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 225IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. nancy

      May 15, 2022 at 11:38 pm

      5 stars
      the vegan dressing is a nice spicy sauce. I used it several times this week already! and everyone loves it and not tired of it

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      • Keri Bevan

        May 16, 2022 at 12:40 pm

        Hi nancy, I'm so pleased you liked it. Thank you for letting me know.

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    2. Jacqui

      May 15, 2022 at 6:30 pm

      5 stars
      An interesting and delicious spin on this dish! Turns out super tasty.

      Reply
    3. Emma

      February 16, 2022 at 9:34 pm

      5 stars
      Tastes great

      Reply
    4. Mediyourway

      February 16, 2022 at 8:57 pm

      That's awesome that you made this, I will say that it's a great effort. But YouTube has some great recipes that you can check out for an authentic version of the macaroni salad. Use tri color pasta next time. If you want to make it vegan you can leave out the meat. Awesome try. Keep up the good work. Definitely check out Google or YouTube next time and change the recipe to make it vegan.

      Reply
      • Keri Bevan

        February 16, 2022 at 9:26 pm

        Thank you for this helpful advice. I'm going to have a look and now and modify this recipe in the coming days!

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