This oil free Vegan Macaroni Salad is packed with deliciousness of homemade healthy mayo made from scratch. Its easy to make and pleasing to serve. Whether you serve it as a side or as the main dish it’s great for all the pasta lovers.
My family is genuinely fond of pastas. So, anything pasta becomes their favorite. Whatever, I make with any pasta is always favorable to them. Hence, I have to go out of my box to get the right perception of my pasta recipes.
The same happened with this macaroni salad. I had to get approval from my extended family who happened to visit us last week.
On this note, I made protein packed tomato cucumber pasta salad and we loved it thoroughly.
Ingredients for Vegan Macaroni Salad
For the dressing
Oil free vegan mayo
Dijon mustard
Apple cider vinegar
Dried dill
Crushed black pepper
Salt (optional)
For the salad
Macaroni pasta
Red onion
Red bell pepper
Green bell pepper
How to make Vegan Macaroni Salad
Firstly, I whipped up the dressing in a bowl and kept it aside.
Secondly, I assembled all the salad ingredients in a salad bowl.
Next, I poured the dressing in the chopped veggies and tossed it very well.
Then, I adjusted the salt and served it immediately.
However, I personally like it cold so usually I refrigerate it for some time.
Expert tips:
- If you decide to refrigerate vegan macaroni salad and if it gets dry then simply add 2 tbsp of dairy free milk and mix it well. This way the salad will come back to its right consistency.
- I have tested this recipe mostly with my homemade vegan mayo and the salad came out really tasty. So, therefore, I would recommend you to blend your own mayo and fix this salad.
Frequently asked questions:
How long does this last?
I personally like it little cold but you may serve it immediately as well.
Can I make the dressing ahead of time?
Yes, it can be refrigerated in an air tight container for 4-5 days.
What type of vegan mayo should I use?
I have made this with my own vegan mayo. I have provided its link in the recipe. However, you may use store bought vegan mayo as well.
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Vegan Macaroni Salad
Ingredients
For the dressing
- 1/2 cup oil free vegan mayo
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp dill (fresh/dried)
- 1/2 tsp crushed black pepper
- Salt as per taste (optional)
For the salad
- 3 cups cooked macaroni pasta (regular/whole grain)
- 1 cup finely chopped red onion
- 3/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl combine all the dressing ingredients and whip it with a spoon.
- In a salad bowl combine all the salad ingredients.
- Then, fold in the dressing and toss very well.
- Serve immediately or cold.
Notes
- I have used my home-made oil free vegan mayo for this recipe and I have provided a link to it. However, you may use store bought vegan mayo as well.
- Feel free to add celery, carrots or any veggies of your choice to increase this salad.
- The dressing can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for 4-5 days.
- Leftover salad can be refrigerated and used the next day. If you find it very dry just add 2 tbsp of dairy free milk and mix it.
Nutrition
Jacque Hastert says
I have this written down to make for my vegan friends! I love that this is made with healthy ingreidents.
Aline says
Just finished making this for the week, but it’s so good I’m having a hard time putting it away ahahah Thanks for the recipe!
Gunjan says
Thank you Aline for your feedback. I am so happy that you liked this salad so much.
Amanda says
The dressing for this macaroni salad is so delicious, and I love that you can make it ahead of time. I’ll definitely make this regularly through the spring and summer months!
Kay says
Delicious salad recipe and suitable for the whole family being Vegan friendly! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Analida Braeger says
This dish is great and thanks for all the tips. I never had tried vegan mayo.
Mama Maggie's Kitchen says
I am a super fan of salads! This Vegan Macaroni Salad looks really delicious and healthy. Perfect for the family, I must say! I can’t wait to let my husband and son taste this.
Gunjan says
Thank you! I hope you get a chance to enjoy this salad recipe.
Veena Azmanov says
Best for a light Dinner option. Looks creamy and yum.
Gunjan says
Thank you Veena!
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says
What a truly beautiful salad! I love how colorful it is as well! Anytime I can add lots of fresh veggies with pasta, I’m in! And I love the zing the apple cider vinegar gives to the dressing!
Bernice Hill says
Such a great looking and sounding salad. I like the apple cider vinegar in the dressing and will have to give this a try once I stock up on fresh vegetables again.
Jenny S Graves says
So fresh, I love this salad. The dressing is fantastic! Such a yummy way to eat more veggies 🙂
Gunjan says
Thank you Jenny!
Aleta says
I love macaroni salad! My family does as well, it’s always a sure side dish to get them to eat some veggies! I love your dressing for this pasta salad. So yummy!
Gunjan says
Hope you get a chance to enjoy this as well!