The rainbow of colours, straightforward make-ahead nature, and adaptability so as to add what you’ve obtained readily available, all make this straightforward pasta salad from Compassionate Delicacies a winner in our books.
What you want:
1 (1-pound) bundle elbow macaroni
1 cup vegan mayonnaise
¼ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup recent lemon juice
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped pink bell pepper
1 cup finely chopped spicy dill pickles
⅓ cup chopped scallions
⅓ cup chopped recent herbs (equivalent to cilantro, basil, or parsley)
What you do:
1. In a big pot of boiling, salted water, cook dinner pasta in response to bundle instructions. Drain and rinse with cool water. Put aside.
2. In a big bowl, whisk mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, maple syrup, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add in celery, pink pepper, scallions, and pickles. Add pasta and herbs and toss to mix. Serve instantly or chilled for half-hour.
Picture credit score: Catskill Animal Sanctuary
