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Creamy Macaroni Salad

Light and delicious, this creamy macaroni salad is a must try. Plus, it's completely vegan too.
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Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1 + ¼ cups mayonnaise, Vegenaise is a vegan brand of mayo
  • ¼ cup cane sugar
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Macaroni salad

  • 10-12 ounces macaroni pasta, al dente preferred
  • ½ cup celery, sliced thin
  • ½ cup broccoli florets, rinsed under hot water to soften, chop small
  • ½ cup red bell pepper, diced small
  • ¼ cup sweet onion, diced small
  • ¼ cup crumbled cheddar cheese , Diaya brand is vegan
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, omit the egg for a vegan recipe
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • colander
  • pasta pot
  • 2 mixing bowl

Instructions 

  • Boil a pot of water and cook the macaroni according to the package. Al dente preferred.
    Drain water using a colander and set aside so the pasta can cool.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the dressing. Stir until well combined. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, celery, onion, red bell pepper, and broccoli. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the macaroni salad and stir well until everything is evenly coated.
  • Top with the crumbled cheddar cheese, and sliced hard boiled egg.
  • Refrigerate in a covered container for at least an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 557kcal, Carbohydrates: 46g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 37g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 26mg, Sodium: 358mg, Potassium: 202mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 554IU, Vitamin C: 23mg, Calcium: 58mg, Iron: 1mg