Vegan Macaroni Salad (no mayo!)
User Reviews
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Marinate:
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
431 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Vegan Macaroni Salad (no mayo!)
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This vegan macaroni salad is so easy to make! With tofu 'feta' and lots of fresh veggies, it's perfect for a summer dinner or cookout.
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Ingredients
- 10 oz extra-firm tofu cubed
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 1 tbsp basil dried
- 1 tbsp thyme dried
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 8 oz macaroni
- 1 large red bell pepper diced
- 1 large green bell pepper diced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 large red onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ lemon juice of
- 1 tbsp capers
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Add the tofu, tamari, dried basil and dried thyme to a mixing bowl. Stir together well, then marinade for 30 minutes (preferably overnight for best results).
- Cook the macaroni according to packaging instructions.
- Drain and rinse the macaroni, then transfer it to a large mixing bowl together with the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro, red onion, olive oil, salt, balsamic glaze, maple syrup, nutritional yeast and lemon juice. Stir together well.
- Add the tofu together with the marinade and stir together once more.
- Serve immediately with the capers and pumpkin seeds.
Notes
- This macaroni salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- Add any other vegetables of your choice. For instance, zucchini, carrots and cabbage also work well in this salad.
- You can replace the capers with chopped pickles or olives.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
431kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Sodium
912mg
(38%)
Potassium
810mg
(17%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1852IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
103mg
(114%)
Calcium
129mg
(13%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 431 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 431kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 912mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 810mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1852IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 103mg | 114% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
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