Easy Macaroni Salad
April 13, 2023
When you've got a serious pasta craving, but you don’t want to slave over a multitude of pans or turn up the oven and transform your kitchen into a sweltering sauna, macaroni salad is a quick and simple summer solution. It’s one of the most classic bound salads—those held together with a thick binding agent like mayo or dressing. Plus, it's the perfect companion for your next potluck or picnic.
Our version of the classic macaroni salad is everything you want in a summery side dish without all the ingredients that you don’t. Made with gluten-free pasta, cheddar cheese cubes, and diced veggies for crunch bound together with our tangy Whip Dressing & Spread, this recipe is easily customized to your tastes. Need it sugar-free? Simply omit the cane sugar. Dairy-free? Swap in cashew cheese. However you tweak it, this macaroni salad is the perfect sidekick for your summer grilling adventures.
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- Creamy Cucumber Salad
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About the recipe creator:
Mackenzie Burgess, RDN is a registered dietitian and recipe developer in the Denver area. She focuses on customizable recipes with ingredients of your choice. Mackenzie is passionate about improving peoples’ cooking confidence through easy meals, kitchen hacks, and her hands-on “Coaching + Cooking” program. Connect with her on social media @cheerfulchoices or on her website at CheerfulChoices.com.
