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Vegan Macaroni Salad (Oil-Free!)

A creamy macaroni salad that's just as delicious as the classic, but made with healthier whole food plant-based ingredients! A crowd-pleasing summer side dish and great for potlucks.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 230 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. Elbow Noodles (gluten-free if desired)
  • 2 celery ribs
  • 1 roasted red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup red onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill
  • 1/4 cup pickle relish
For the dressing:
  • 3/4 cup cashew mayo
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
  • 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp. salt (or less to taste)

Instructions

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  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, leaving al dente (slightly firm, not mushy).
  2. Meanwhile, dice celery and roasted pepper. Finely dice onion. Chop dill. Place in a large mixing bowl with the relish.
  3. Make the dressing: Place all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Stir well to combine.
  4. When pasta is done cooking, drain and rinse. Immediately add to bowl with veggies. Add dressing and toss well. Serve immediately or chill for an hour to let flavors combine further.

Notes

  • For gluten-free: Use GF pasta. Banza makes a great elbow noodle.
  • For oil-free: Use my homemade cashew mayo as most store-bought vegan mayo includes oil.
  • Yield: Recipe makes about 4.5 cups salad. You could even stretch this to 8-9 smaller side servings of 1/2-cup each.
  • Storing: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. I find it keeps for about 4 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 230kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Potassium 149mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 208IU (4%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 230

% Daily Value*

Calories 230kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Potassium 149mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 208IU 4%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.