Vegan Macaroni Salad

Vegan Macaroni Salad

A classic American-style chilled macaroni salad with crisp vegetables and a creamy, tangy vegan dressing.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Combine the water and 2 ¼ tsp (15 gr) of the salt in a large pot. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 gr Fine Salt, 3000.0 ml Water

    Cookware: large pot

  2. Step 2

    Add the macaroni and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 300.0 gr Macaroni

    Cookware: large pot, Large Spoon

  3. Step 3

    Drain the macaroni in a colander and rinse under cold running water until cool. Shake off the excess water thoroughly.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Cookware: colander

  4. Step 4

    Whisk the vegan mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, remaining ¼ tbsp (4 gr) salt, black pepper, and celery seed in a small bowl until smooth.

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Apple Cider Vinegar, 1.0 gr Celery Seed, 15.0 gr Dijon Mustard, 4.0 gr Fine Salt, 12.0 gr Granulated Sugar, 2.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 240.0 gr Vegan Mayonnaise

    Cookware: small bowl, whisk

  5. Step 5

    Place the celery, carrot, red bell pepper, red onion, dill pickle, and green peas in a large mixing bowl.

    Ingredients used: 90.0 gr Carrot, 120.0 gr Celery, 110.0 gr Dill Pickle, 100.0 gr Green Pea, 120.0 gr Red Bell Pepper, 60.0 gr Red Onion

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, Large Mixing Bowl

  6. Step 6

    Add the cooled macaroni and prepared dressing to the vegetables. Fold together until evenly coated.

    Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl, Large Spoon

  7. Step 7

    Cover and refrigerate at 4°C or colder before serving.

    Timer: 60 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Keep at 4°C or colder, refrigerate within 2 hours of preparation, and use within 3 days.

Risk factors

  • Cooked pasta and cut vegetables require prompt refrigeration.
  • The salad is served without further cooking after mixing.