Eggless Macaroni Salad
Classic macaroni salad is a cookout staple, and this version delivers everything you love about it — creamy, tangy, a little sweet, and loaded with satisfying crunch from celery, red bell pepper, and red onion. The secret to getting that dressing just right is the combination of vegan mayonnaise, yellow mustard, and apple cider vinegar, which creates a bold, balanced coating without any egg in sight. Traditional mayo-based salads are an obvious no-go when avoiding eggs, but vegan mayo steps in seamlessly here and honestly holds its own against the original. A hit of dill pickle relish ties everything together with a briny punch that keeps every bite interesting. The recipe makes six servings, so it's perfectly sized for a backyard gathering or a week of easy lunches. Letting it chill in the fridge for at least an hour is the move — the pasta absorbs the dressing and the flavors meld into something that tastes like it's been sitting in grandma's kitchen all afternoon.
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6 servings
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 tsp salt, plus more for pasta water
- ¾ cup vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 stalks celery, finely diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- ⅓ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup dill pickle relish
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package directions until tender, about 8–9 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water until the pasta is completely cool.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, 1 tsp salt, and black pepper until smooth.
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