Best Creamy Vegan Macaroni Salad Recipes

CREAMY VEGAN MACARONI SALAD

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Whether you follow a plant-based diet or are just looking for a dairy-free alternative, this creamy macaroni salad is the perfect dish for your next summer BBQ or weeknight meal. We kept the same components of a typical creamy macaroni salad-tender elbow pasta, crunchy celery, sweet bell pepper, a hint of mustard and splash of vinegar-but swapped in vegan mayonnaise and vegan sour cream. Everybody will go back for seconds.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces vegan elbow macaroni (about 2 cups; see Cook's Note)
1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
1/4 cup vegan sour cream
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 celery stalks, finely diced (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 large red bell pepper, finely diced (about 3/4 cup)

Steps:

Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Boil the pasta until al dente, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain well, then transfer to a bowl to cool completely.
Meanwhile, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, vegan sour cream, vinegar, parsley, mustard powder, onion powder, 3/4 teaspoons salt and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until smooth and combined. Cover the dressing and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
Once the pasta is completely cool, fold in the dressing, celery, and peppers until thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

VEGAN CREAMY RANCH MACARONI SALAD

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We've swapped in a creamy cashew ranch dressing for heavy mayo in our veggie-packed macaroni salad.

Provided by Silvana Nardone

Categories side-dish

Time 4h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups raw cashews, soaked for 4 hours, then rinsed and drained
1/4 cup canola oil, plus more for drizzling
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dried Italian herb blend
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 teaspoon pepper
Kosher salt
One 8-ounce box quinoa elbow-macaroni pasta
20 grape tomatoes, halved
2 leaves lacinato kale, stems removed and leaves finely chopped crosswise (save stems for another use)
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 ear corn, kernels removed
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

Steps:

Blend the cashews, oil, vinegar, dried herbs, garlic powder, honey, onion powder, black pepper and 1 cup water in a blender (preferably high-speed) until smooth; season to taste with salt and refrigerate until cold.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes; rinse with cold water and drain. Spread evenly on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil and toss; let cool.
In a large bowl, toss together the cooled macaroni, tomatoes, kale, celery, corn and bell pepper. Add the dressing and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409, Fat 23 grams, SaturatedFat 2.7 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 107 milligrams, Carbohydrate 46.6 grams, Fiber 3.9 grams, Protein 7.7 grams, Sugar 5.1 grams