Macaroni Salad

Macaroni Salad

A tasty Macaroni Salad that everybody will love

Macaroni Salad

Asha Wheeldon

Servings

3-4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Category

Dinner

A tasty Macaroni Salad that everybody will love

Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni (or any pasta of your choice)
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat)
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 cup plant-based butter

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)
  • 1 chopped Jalapeno (optional)
  • 2 Cups plant-based shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (for topping)

Directions

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    1. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.

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    1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the plant-based butter. Add the flour and whisk continuously to create a roux. Cook for 2-3 minutes until it forms a smooth paste.

    2. Slowly pour in the plant-based milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Add nutritional yeast, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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    1. Add the cooked macaroni to the "cheese" sauce, stirring until the pasta is evenly coated.

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    1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

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    1. In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast.

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    1. Transfer the coated macaroni to a greased baking dish and add jalapeno (optional). Sprinkle cheese and breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top.

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    1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the edges are slightly crispy.

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    1. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes

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