![]() ![]() If you use all of the dressing initially, the macaroni will soak up the dressing and it will taste dry. Use only half of the dressing if serving later: Gently toss the easy Macaroni Salad together with HALF of the dressing if not serving immediately.Add/swap any ingredients for your favorite veggies or add protein to make it a complete meal. Customize ingredients: The Macaroni Salad ingredients and measurements are simply suggestions.Let the macaroni cool: For pasta salads with creamy dressings, you must let the pasta cool completely before adding the dressing or it will separate.If you skip this step, it can dry together and tear when tossed. Toss macaroni with olive oil: After the pasta is drained, immediately toss it with some olive oil.After the pasta is cooked, rinse it with cold water to prevent it from continuing to cook and soften. Don’t overcook the pasta: No one wants a mushy Macaroni Salad! Cook the macaroni just until al dente (i.e., is soft with a bit of a bite to it).Make it vegan: Use vegan mayo like Vegainase, vegan sour cream or yogurt.Mayonnaise is dairy-free but not vegan as it is made with egg yolks, vinegar, and seasonings Make it dairy-free: Swap the sour cream for your favorite dairy-free/vegan sour cream or Greek yogurt substitute.Omit the mayo: If you really can’t stomach mayonnaise, use a vegan mayo, all sour cream, or full-fat plain Greek yogurt instead.Load up on veggies: Add any veggies you have lying around or swap in your favorites.Start with just a little and stir in more to taste – you don’t want to ruin your Macaroni Salad by making it too spicy! Add pickled jalapenos: For a spicy, tangy kick.Add olives: Add a handful of black olives for a salty, delectable tanginess.Add chicken: Add cooked cubed chicken, shredded chicken or rotisserie chicken. ![]() Reduce the salt called for in the recipe, then salt to taste. Add ham: Any type of cubed ham may be used.Add bacon: Thick cut bacon, turkey bacon, vegan bacon or even salami may be used.Add cheese: Add cubes of cheddar, Gouda, Colby, Pepper Jack, White cheddar, Havarti, feta, or even blue cheese.Swap mustard: If you don’t have Dijon mustard, swap it for any mustard such as yellow deli mustard, spicy brown mustard, French, whole grain, etc.Vinegar: I prefer red wine vinegar but apple cider vinegar may be used.Mayonnaise: Use avocado-based mayo or vegan mayo for a healthier spin.Use a different pasta: Any medium pasta shape can work such as rotini, cavatappi, farfalle, and even tortellini.
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