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Vegan macaroni salad in a ceramic bowl.

Vegan Macaroni Salad

Keri Bevan
This creamy vegan macaroni salad is perfect for potlucks, cookouts and BBQs. Much like it's traditional counterpart, my macaroni salad has a tangy dairy-free dressing that you'd never guess is vegan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 298 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni (or any pasta shape you prefer)
  • ½ cup vegan mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup unsweetened plain vegan yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon agave syrup or maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • ½ cup finely chopped sweet pickles or sweet relish

Instructions
 

  • Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, vegan yogurt, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, agave syrup, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
  • Add the cooked and cooled macaroni to the bowl with the dressing. Toss to coat evenly.
  • Fold in the diced celery, red bell pepper, chopped parsley, green onions, and finely chopped dill pickles until well distributed.
  • Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can garnish with extra parsley or green onions if desired.

Notes

❄️Storage Instructions

Vegan macaroni salad should stay fresh in the fridge for 3-5 days if stored in an airtight container. Before serving, give the salad a good stir to redistribute the dressing and ensure it's well mixed.
I don't recommend freezing this salad, as the dressing tends to separate from the pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 206mgPotassium: 192mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 858IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg
Keyword vegan macaroni salad
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