A must at any buffet, barbecue or potluck, the creamy macaroni salad is made with yogurt, so it’s a little healthier than traditional salads.
This creamy salad full of vegetables is quick, easy and can be made two days ahead! Just make sure to mix it well before serving.
This creamy macaroni salad is a perfect accompaniment to grilled Mediterranean tofu and tomato basil panini
Creamy Macaroni Salad
A must at any buffet, barbecue or potluck, the creamy macaroni salad is made with yogurt, so it’s a little healthier than traditional salads.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Lunch
Ingredients
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For the salad
- 1 1/2 cup macaroni
- 1 chili, cut into small pieces
- 2 grated carrots
- 1 tomato, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
For the sauce
- 1/2 cup plain soy yogurt
- 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1 lemon for juice
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons of vinegar
- Salt pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta as directed on the package.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked and chilled pasta, chili pepper, carrots, tomato, green onions and parsley
- In another bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, maple syrup, mustard and vinegar.
- Add the vinaigrette to the pasta.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator
