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Vegan Macaroni Salad without mayo

Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Vegan
Keyword dairy free, no mayo, oil free
Prep Time 30 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 16 oz elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 3/4 cup dill pickles diced
  • 3 stalks celery diced
  • 1/2 bell pepper diced
  • 1 (15 oz) can cannelini beans
  • 2 tbsp sweet relish
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 2 tbsp sweet hot or dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (1/2 lemon)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Boil your noodles per package directions. When done cooking drain and rinse with cool water.

  2. If using frozen peas add into boiling noodles in last 1-2 minutes to defrost.

  3. While your water is boiling dice your onion, pickle, celery and bell pepper.

  4. In a high speed blender or food processor add drained & rinsed cannellini beans, relish, tahini, mustard, garlic powder, lemon juice, and water. Blend until smooth, add more water if you desire a thinner consistency.

  5. Add noodles, veggies and sauce into a large bowl and mix. Salt & pepper to taste.

  6. Cover and chill in refrigerator until serving.

Recipe Notes

  • Add pickle juice or water if  extra liquid is needed before serving
  • Makes about 10 cups of salad. Serve 8-10 people