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    From Ben Collver@1:18/200 to All on Tue Jul 14 10:43:05 2026
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    Title: Old Fashioned Macaroni Salad
    Categories: Pasta salad, Vegetarian
    Yield: 6 Servings

    12 oz Elbow macaroni pasta
    - (340 g)
    1 tb Fine sea salt (18 g);
    - for pasta water
    7 oz Firm tofu (200 g);
    - very finely chopped or
    - crumbled
    1/2 ts Kala namak (2 g)
    1 c Vegan mayonnaise (240 g)
    1 tb Yellow mustard (15 g)
    1 ts Granulated sugar (4 g)
    1 ts Onion powder (3 g)
    1/2 ts Fine sea salt (3 g);
    - or to taste
    1/2 ts Black pepper (1 g);
    - freshly ground
    2 Celery ribs (100 g);
    - finely chopped
    1 Red bell pepper (150 g);
    - finely chopped
    4 Green onions (40 g);
    - white & green parts,
    - finely chopped
    1/2 ts Paprika (1 g); for garnish

    Preparation time: 20 minutes
    Cooking time: 10 minutes

    This macaroni salad recipe really nails that classic potluck fave.
    And it's vegan! Creamy and crunchy, it's made with crumbled tofu and
    a touch of kala namak for that old-school eggy flavour.

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the salt, then cook the
    macaroni according to the package instructions until just tender.
    Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water until completely cooled.
    Let it drain very well so the salad does not become watery.

    In a small bowl, combine the finely chopped or crumbled tofu with the
    kala namak. Mix well and let sit for 5 minutes so the tofu absorbs
    the "egg flavour".

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, yellow
    mustard, sugar, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and
    creamy.

    Add the cooled macaroni, tofu mixture, celery, red bell pepper, and
    green onions to the bowl with the dressing. Mix well until everything
    is evenly coated.

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This helps
    the flavours meld together and gives the salad its classic
    old-fashioned texture and flavour.

    Stir the salad once more before serving. Sprinkle paprika over the
    top just before serving.

    Recipe by Jessica Hylton

    Recipe FROM: <https://jessicainthekitchen.com/macaroni-salad-recipe/>

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