This vegan Hawaiian macaroni salad is a sweet, savory, and tangy side dish - the perfect make-ahead pasta for a summer cookout or BBQ! This crowd-pleaser appetizer is great to make ahead, and is ready in 20 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time12 minutesmins
Total Time22 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Pasta, Salad, Side Dish, Side Dish
1(16 ounce) box macaroni noodles use gluten free if needed
2tablespoonswhite vinegar
2cupsvegan mayonnaise
1tablespoonsugar
1/2teaspoonSea Salt
1/2teaspoonBlack Pepper
1/2cupsweet onionshredded
1largecarrotsshredded
2green onionssliced
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni to the pot. Cook according to package directions, leaving the pasta in the boiling water for an extra few minutes to soften more. Drain and set aside in a separate bowl.
To the warm macaroni, add the vinegar and give it a good stir. You want the vinegar to absorb into the warm pasta.
Add 1.5 cups of the vegan mayonnaise (save the remaining half cup for the last step), sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Add the grated carrot and grated onion directly into the mac salad.
Cover, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, until the dressing is absorbed by the pasta.
Remove from the refrigerator, and stir in the remaining 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise and the green onions. Serve cold, and enjoy.
Notes
Dietary Modifications
To make it gluten free use a certified gluten free pasta and other dressing ingredients (like mayonnaise). Also make sure any added ingredients like mayo or relish are certified gluten free.
Additions and SubstitutionsYou can make this recipe with different types of vinegars - using apple cider vinegar or champagne vinegar would be great options.You can also use other types of pasta. Instead of macaroni, use another small shaped pasta like ditalini, orzo, or small shells.