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Modern Macaroni Salad

August 3, 2015 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 155 Comments

A modern take on the classic to healthify your summer. Magically grain-free & gluten-free macaroni mixed with fresh summer veggies and a creamy vegan veggie based puree to kick the mayo to the side!

Modern Macaroni Salad | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A modern take on the classic to healthify your summer. Magically grain-free & gluten-free macaroni mixed with fresh summer veggies and a creamy vegan veggie based puree to kick the mayo to the side!

I am so excited to share this macaroni salad with you! After my success with my reinvention of the Italian pasta salad, I knew macaroni had to be done before season’s end. The only major problem I had was finding something to take the place of all that mayo and creaminess that is used. Macaroni salad was never my number 1 summer side dish. Sometimes I would find a perfect macaroni salad, other times they would just be too mayo-y and sweet. The pasta wouldn’t be cooked enough or it would be cooked to mush. Now with not having eaten macaroni salad in too many years to count, I was at a stand-still.

Modern Macaroni Salad | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A modern take on the classic to healthify your summer. Magically grain-free & gluten-free macaroni mixed with fresh summer veggies and a creamy vegan veggie based puree to kick the mayo to the side!

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I needed it to not only be gluten-free, but soy, egg, and dairy-free as well. I wanted it to be healthy and homemade. So what to use for the creamy goodness associated with the mac salad? After some serious thinking, I walked down to my kitchen for some ideas. I didn’t want this sauce to be calorie dense, so my go-to “mayo” of tahini and some non-dairy milk was out. Then I though a veggie puree. But what veggie was unique enough, light enough, bendable enough, and colorless enough for a creamy white sauce?

Modern Macaroni Salad | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A modern take on the classic to healthify your summer. Magically grain-free & gluten-free macaroni mixed with fresh summer veggies and a creamy vegan veggie based puree to kick the mayo to the side!

Then it hit me! Sitting right there on the table, in the produce basket, next to some Japanese Sweet Potatoes (no, I didn’t use potato), was my recent food love, celeriac root! Ding, ding, ding, jackpot! This was it, this was the answer to all my food requirements. From that moment, I knew this macaroni salad was going to be a star, but my searching for the right ingredients was not over yet.

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Banza Chickpea Pasta | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666

The pasta! Low and behold, I finally got my hands on a pasta I had wanted to try for awhile now. Banza! (Before I continue, no, this is NOT sponsored). The perfect macaroni for my “modern” macaroni salad. Banza is made with JUST chickpeas, that’s it! Which means this pasta is 100% grain-free! How cool and how “modern” 😉 I’d say it was the perfect fit for this reinvention of the mac salad.  So I crossed my fingers and hoped it would taste and hold-up as good and it sounded.

Modern Macaroni Salad | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A modern take on the classic to healthify your summer. Magically grain-free & gluten-free macaroni mixed with fresh summer veggies and a creamy vegan veggie based puree to kick the mayo to the side!

Let me tell you right now, this pasta was a success! I was just as pleased with it as my other favorite pasta. The excitement and the glory of finding a good gluten-free pasta (which also happened to be grain-free). Creative small food companies like Banza, make my heart sing with joy. Feed us allergy-full foodies, feed us good food from the heart! My mission to not let this pasta down by putting it in a failure of a recipe was the next task at hand.

Modern Macaroni Salad

Modern Macaroni Salad | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A modern take on the classic to healthify your summer. Magically grain-free & gluten-free macaroni mixed with fresh summer veggies and a creamy vegan veggie based puree to kick the mayo to the side!

Modern Macaroni Salad
 
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A modern take on the classic to healthify your summer. Magically grain-free & gluten-free macaroni mixed with fresh summer veggies and a creamy vegan veggie based puree to kick the mayo to the side!
Author: Rebecca Pytell
Recipe type: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
  • 1 8oz Box of Banza Macaroni (or favorite gluten-free macaroni)
  • Sauce:
  • 1 Medium Celeriac Root
  • 2 TB Apple Cider Vinegar
  • ½ Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk (or non-dairy milk)
  • ¼ Cup Reserved Pasta Water
  • ½ Tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Tsp Pickle Juice
  • ½ Tsp Minced Garlic
  • ¼ Tsp Black Pepper
  • ¼ Tsp Paprika
  • Salad Add-Ins:
  • 1 Cup Chopped Celery (about 2 stalks)
  • 1 Cup Shredded Carrots
  • ½ Cup Diced Red Onion
  • ½ Cup Sliced Sweet Pimentos
  • ¼ Cup Chopped Fresh Parsley
Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of water, peel and cube the celeriac in to big chunks, and boil for about 30 minutes, until the root is soft.
  2. In the mean time, cook the pasta according to directions, drain (reserving ¼ cup of the pasta water, rinse the pasta, and set aside to cool.
  3. Now, take your celeriac chunks, add them to a food processor, along with the other sauce ingredients. Blend until you get a smooth puree.
  4. Once the sauce and pasta are done, make sure your veggies are all prepped (I did this during the boiling of the celeriac), and first add the pasta, then veggies, and finally the sauce to the bowl.
  5. Mix everything together until fully coated and combined.
  6. Refrigerate before serving (at least an hour) and enjoy! This is a great make-ahead and leftovers dish too! Trust me, it hold up!
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Modern Macaroni Salad | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A modern take on the classic to healthify your summer. Magically grain-free & gluten-free macaroni mixed with fresh summer veggies and a creamy vegan veggie based puree to kick the mayo to the side!

No failures here! I’m pretty sure I made this macaroni proud. This is one macaroni salad you can feel good about scooping seconds and thirds on to your plate! Veggie packed and full of plant-based bean protein. The king bean does it again! I enjoyed this macaroni salad much more than anything (that I remember) from the store. I’m telling you folks, making allergy-free and healthy recipes CAN taste delicious and even more so than the old classics; I promise!

Modern Macaroni Salad | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A modern take on the classic to healthify your summer. Magically grain-free & gluten-free macaroni mixed with fresh summer veggies and a creamy vegan veggie based puree to kick the mayo to the side!

So tell me:

+ Macaroni salad fan? Think this modern take will convert you if not? I’m pretty sure I used to put some ketchup on macaroni salad as well. I know 😛

+ Have you tried Banza?

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Comments

  1. Bethany says

    June 23, 2016 at 9:38 pm

    Love Banza pasta in pasta salads. This looks great.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      June 23, 2016 at 11:46 pm

      Holds up great!

      Reply
  2. Brianna @Flippin' Delicious says

    August 15, 2015 at 10:44 am

    I love how fresh this Modern Macaroni Salad is! It definitely is much more appealing than traditional macaroni salad. Also, I have to try that pasta. I’ve seen it, but haven’t tried it yet.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 15, 2015 at 11:04 am

      Thank you! And totally buy some next time you see it! So worth it!

      Reply
  3. Raia says

    August 14, 2015 at 11:46 am

    I love that pasta! Great idea to use it for a salad. 🙂

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 14, 2015 at 12:26 pm

      Isn’t it awesome!

      Reply
  4. Pauline Molinari says

    August 13, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    This looks absolutely delish! Thanks so much for sharing your yummy recipe!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 13, 2015 at 4:19 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. kimmythevegan says

    August 13, 2015 at 1:24 pm

    Chickpea noodles! YES!!! This salad looks so good. So potluck worthy. Yumtastic =)

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 13, 2015 at 1:57 pm

      Haha, it is potluck-worthy!

      Reply
  6. skd says

    August 12, 2015 at 10:40 am

    This is looking delicious????

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 12, 2015 at 11:56 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Deborah Davis says

    August 10, 2015 at 11:19 pm

    I love the idea of using chickpea macaroni!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 11, 2015 at 12:15 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  8. Kim~madeinaday says

    August 10, 2015 at 1:40 pm

    What an amazing looking pasta salad! You’ve made me want to try the chickpea noodles! I am sharing your post today on my Recipes to try Board and FB page! Have a great week!
    Best,
    Kim

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 10, 2015 at 1:55 pm

      Thanks Kim!

      Reply
  9. Joann says

    August 10, 2015 at 12:28 pm

    I will have to keep my eye out for this Banza pasta next time I am at store – and pinning your recipe as I have yet to make a macaroni salad this summer to accompany the bbq dinners we enjoy.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 10, 2015 at 1:12 pm

      I hope you find it!! It’s so good and the perfect “macaroni” for macaroni salad 😉 Haha!

      Reply
  10. Honest mum says

    August 9, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    Oh love the sound of this, we are mostly gluten-free here too!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 9, 2015 at 1:02 pm

      Well it’s grain-free as well 😉

      Reply
  11. Marla says

    August 8, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    Hi Rebecca,
    Sounds like a delicious, tasty recipe and I would really like to try the Banza pasta -sounds like a great grain free alternative.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 8, 2015 at 1:22 pm

      Thank you! Yes it is!

      Reply
  12. Elaine Hodges says

    August 8, 2015 at 10:36 am

    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 8, 2015 at 10:57 am

      Sure!

      Reply
  13. Christine says

    August 8, 2015 at 9:30 am

    You found a good gluten free pasta???? I must try it! And I seem to remember several recipes in David Lebovitz’s book that use celeriac root. Need to try that, too. I always learn something new on your blog.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 8, 2015 at 10:24 am

      Don’t know who he is, but thank you!

      Reply
  14. Dini @ The Flavor Bender says

    August 8, 2015 at 8:47 am

    Looks delicious! I love macaroni Salad 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 8, 2015 at 10:23 am

      Thank you! Now there’s even more reasons to love it!

      Reply
  15. Audrey @ Unconventional Baker says

    August 8, 2015 at 12:54 am

    Chickpea pasta — haha. When you said on facebook this pasta is gluten and grain-free I drew a blank for a second {it’s getting late over here 😉 }, but it all makes total sense now 🙂 This looks yummy!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 8, 2015 at 7:16 am

      Secret bean magic 😉 Thanks so much Audrey!

      Reply
  16. casey says

    August 7, 2015 at 11:10 pm

    1) I have never had chickpea pasta and am intrigued.
    2) your photography is on point! Awesome job. You should do a post on your photo tips!
    3) it wasn’t my intention to comment as a list, but I’m finding it hard to stop.
    4) bye!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 8, 2015 at 12:02 am

      You should!
      Haha, thanks, but now! I know nothing about food photography!

      Reply
  17. Stephanie says

    August 7, 2015 at 5:35 pm

    This looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 7, 2015 at 6:22 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  18. Melissa @ vegan doesitm says

    August 7, 2015 at 2:43 pm

    I was never a fan of macaroni salad. Too creamy and mushy. This modern version though, looks great. I love all the color and healthiness! And that pasta! Chickpeas!?! Just plain awesome ????

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 7, 2015 at 3:04 pm

      This one is NO MUSH! I promise! You will love it 😉

      Reply
  19. laura | dairyfreekids says

    August 7, 2015 at 7:16 am

    This looks divine! I am a huge pasta fan, and so are the boys. I am definitely going to put it on the list to try.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 7, 2015 at 7:20 am

      This will change your pasta world!

      Reply
  20. Bethany says

    August 6, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    I recently tried Banza pasta, as well, and I loved it. This salad looks great.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 7, 2015 at 1:32 am

      It rocks!

      Reply
  21. Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says

    August 6, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    This pasta looks perfect for a summer meal in the garden. Delicious! x #recipeoftheweek

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 6, 2015 at 3:13 pm

      Haha, totally!

      Reply
  22. Dawn says

    August 6, 2015 at 3:26 am

    This looks really great – love your photos too!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 6, 2015 at 6:11 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  23. Miss Polkadot says

    August 5, 2015 at 1:07 pm

    Now that’s a pasta salad I could get on board with! I don’t like the usual ones because even pre-vegan/lacto-vegetarian I thought mayonnaise was gross. Just thinking of the scent alone … no way!
    And you know my take on celeriac yet I’d have never thought of using it as the main ingredient of a dressing – clever! If only chickpea pasta was sold [and at an acceptable price] around here …

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 5, 2015 at 1:11 pm

      Hahaha, I think mayo is something people either love or hate!
      Celeriac is like my best friend now, haha!
      You’ll just have to use “normal” pasta :/
      Thank you dear!

      Reply
  24. Kathy says

    August 5, 2015 at 8:51 am

    Thank you for sharing this fabulous Modern Macaroni Salad!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 5, 2015 at 11:32 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  25. Shelby Simone says

    August 4, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    This looks so good! This makes me want to go on a picnic!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 5, 2015 at 7:34 am

      Hahaha, right? 😉

      Reply
  26. Deanna @ The Live Fit Girls says

    August 4, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    Yum! I’m so happy all these new healthier pastas are coming out! I just got a bag of black bean pasta and edamame pasta and I’m so excited to try it! I’ll have to keep my eyes open for chickpea next time!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 4, 2015 at 7:42 pm

      Yes! Bean pastas are rockin’ the world!

      Reply
  27. Yet Another Blogging Mummy says

    August 4, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    I don’t have any diet restrictions, but this sounds interesting. Not sure whether I would like celeriac or not, as I hate celery apart from in soup #TastyTuesdays

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 4, 2015 at 7:18 pm

      Celeriac only have a slight celery taste, nothing like an actual piece of celery. Give it a try!

      Reply
  28. Hannah says

    August 4, 2015 at 4:50 pm

    I love that you used a veggie puree instead of mayo! I love creamy pasta salad, but I’m so creeped out by mayo – vegan or otherwise. Yum yum!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 4, 2015 at 4:51 pm

      Haha, same here Hannah! This one will knock you socks off though! XOXO

      Reply
  29. Jenn says

    August 4, 2015 at 12:49 pm

    Celeriac root? Wow, I would have NEVER thought of that….mainly, because I’ve NEVER tried it. LOL! Very creative. I will definitely have to try this sometime. Looks so creamy and delicious!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 4, 2015 at 1:00 pm

      Jenn, you will love celeriac!!!

      Reply
  30. Kristy @ Southern In-Law says

    August 4, 2015 at 3:00 am

    Yum, yum YUM! This looks so good, girl!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 4, 2015 at 7:49 am

      Haha, thank you Kristy!

      Reply
  31. Cynthia @craftoflaughter says

    August 3, 2015 at 9:59 pm

    I can’t wait to try this recipe out!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 10:44 pm

      I hope you do!

      Reply
  32. Farrah says

    August 3, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    Ooo, macaroni made of chickpeas?! This is so awesome! 😀 I’m a fan of macaroni salad, but not so much on the mayo. I love this alternative! :]

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 10:43 pm

      The perfect dish for you Farrah! XOXO

      Reply
  33. Rosevine Cottage Girls says

    August 3, 2015 at 9:15 pm

    This looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 4, 2015 at 7:52 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  34. Ila@ilkasblog says

    August 3, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    I heard so much about Banza. I need to order some, too. Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 10:43 pm

      Yes! You won’t be disappointed!

      Reply
  35. Jennifer Stewart says

    August 3, 2015 at 8:48 pm

    I make a lot of gluten free pastas and I have never heard of this brand before. Usually I use heartland, mostly rice and corn, but I want to try this one! I love a macaroni salad and somethings you can’t fake with spaghetti squash!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 4, 2015 at 7:54 am

      This one is much more nutritious than that refined pasta! Haha! You’ll love Banza!

      Reply
      • Jennifer Stewart says

        August 10, 2015 at 8:48 am

        Can’t wait!

        Reply
        • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

          August 10, 2015 at 9:47 am

          For what?

          Reply
  36. ayudiahrespatih says

    August 3, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    This maccaroni salad looks awsome… I must try this… Thanks Rebecca !

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 4, 2015 at 7:52 am

      I hope you do!

      Reply
  37. Michele @ paleorunningmomma says

    August 3, 2015 at 7:52 pm

    That pasta looks awesome! My kids actually like gluten free pasta more than regular lately and like experimenting with different kinds, they think it’s fun 🙂 I’d love to try this one. Love the ACV in there too.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 10:42 pm

      I know your kids will like this chickpea pasta for sure 😉 and Drew will like ketchup on it too….so good 😉

      Reply
  38. Sarah aka CocoandLentil says

    August 3, 2015 at 7:27 pm

    A delectable alternative to the usual summer salads. Loving all the salad add-ins: great way to sneak some veggies in for the kids and of course macaroni always gets the thumbs up!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 4, 2015 at 7:53 am

      I’ve never heard of a macaroni salad without the veggies! Mine just has a lot more than the usual!

      Reply
  39. Paige @ Your Trainer Paige says

    August 3, 2015 at 5:29 pm

    I’ve never used a chickpea pasta, but I sure like my regular mac and cheese!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 6:24 pm

      I dare you to give Banza a try then! You can’t tell!

      Reply
  40. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says

    August 3, 2015 at 4:59 pm

    ive never been a macaroni salad fan, but if this version were served at a bbq, I’d definitely be giving it a try! I have been wanting to try the Banza pasta too. Need to get some!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 6:22 pm

      Get some Banza and make this then! I bet I can get you to love the “modern” take 😉

      Reply
  41. Harriet Emily says

    August 3, 2015 at 4:42 pm

    This looks amazing! All of the flavours sound so delicious and I love macaroni salad! The chickpea macaroni sounds amazing too, I definitely need to try it!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 6:21 pm

      You do! It’s such a stellar pasta option!

      Reply
  42. Sarah says

    August 3, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    Yum! I’m going to have to give this a try! My mom use to make huge batches of pasta salad in the summer growing up and my husband and I would live off it when we got married too but than I couldn’t eat it. We than use to do big jumbo batches of quinoa salad (with avocado not mayo) and did that for years but than one of the girls stopped eating it and I think I got a little bored and over did it. I was just thinking about making some the other day but I think we will have to give this a try.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 6:25 pm

      I think this one will be an all around crowd pleaser! You will not be bored with this one! (But an avocado quinoa salad sounds really yummy to me right now!)

      Reply
  43. Lemonade Wise says

    August 3, 2015 at 4:25 pm

    How on earth do they make pasta from chickpeas?!? I’m going to have to show this to a friend of mine who has recently been diagnosed with Chron’s (sp?) disease and now needs to eat gluten free.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 4:28 pm

      Crohns 😉 It is one fabulous pasta! Just chickpea flour, water, and some xanthum gum I believe! Pretty stellar! The fact that it held up to this crazy salad still amazes me!

      Reply
  44. Kam Kay says

    August 3, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    Oh my! This looks so delish. I just came online to look for some snack ideas, and I see this! Yummy!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 4:18 pm

      Haha, a little more than a snack 😉

      Reply
  45. Megan @ Skinny Fitlaicious says

    August 3, 2015 at 3:07 pm

    Now this is my kind of pasta salad. I can’t stand mayo so of course I’m in love with what you’ve done here!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 3:26 pm

      Haha, thanks Megan! Mayo is pretty gross…I just never understood what it WAS. Just like hot dogs…ew. One of those foods that just does not make sense 😛

      Reply
  46. Kalee @ The Crowded Table says

    August 3, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    Your macaroni salad looks so fresh, I love all the different colors in it……………I think pretty things just taste better. 🙂 I’ve never heard of Banza, so now I’m going to go in search of it!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 3:27 pm

      Haha, pretty things do taste good 😉 Pleasing to the eye and tummy!

      Reply
  47. Liz says

    August 3, 2015 at 2:17 pm

    Yum! I love Banza 🙂 Love the idea of using a veggie sauce… I HATE mayo (it grosses me out) but this looks like a macaroni salad I’d actually love to eat!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 2:20 pm

      Haha, yea, mayo is nasty 😛
      I think you’ll love it too 😉 XOXO

      Reply
  48. lauren says

    August 3, 2015 at 1:56 pm

    This looks so yummy! Definitely trying this out!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 2:13 pm

      I hope so! Thanks!

      Reply
  49. EA-The Spicy RD says

    August 3, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    Such a creative and delicious looking recipe Rebecca! I’ve never been a big Macaroni Salad eater either {cole slaw or potato salad? yes, please!}, but this looks to good to pass up! And, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that Banza pasta too 🙂 Can’t wait to make this!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 2:08 pm

      I think you will love this one! But I’m with you when it comes to potato salad! O yes please!

      Reply
  50. Kat | curlsnchard.com says

    August 3, 2015 at 1:11 pm

    This is a seriously modern macaroni salad! I love your take on it 🙂 And I think it’s awesome how inventive companies are with creating pasta alternatives <3

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 1:24 pm

      I know, it’s so awesome to find these cool products! Ultra-modern and trendy 😉 Haha! Thanks dear!

      Reply
      • Kat | curlsnchard.com says

        August 3, 2015 at 3:27 pm

        When I think back to when I started to change my diet towards “healthy”, it was hard to even find whole-wheat pasta! And now, there are tons of different kinds 😀

        Reply
        • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

          August 3, 2015 at 3:28 pm

          Every day, the possibilities and options grow!

          Reply
  51. Linda @ Veganosity says

    August 3, 2015 at 11:16 am

    This reminds me of the pasta salad that my mom makes. It looks so good! I love that you used celeriac root, genius!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 12:19 pm

      Thanks Linda!

      Reply
  52. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    August 3, 2015 at 11:14 am

    Pasta made from CHICKPEAS?! SAY WHAT! I love macaroni salad so I need to find these noodles. This NEEDS to be my lunch TODAY.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 12:19 pm

      Hahahaha, grocery run NOW!!! Thanks Taylor 😉

      Reply
  53. Ilona's Passion says

    August 3, 2015 at 10:42 am

    Wow! That’s interesting pasta made with chickpeas. I wonder how it taste. Looks delicious!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 12:18 pm

      It tastes like pasta, haha!

      Reply
  54. kenzie negron says

    August 3, 2015 at 10:32 am

    this looks delicious! xx, kenz

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 12:20 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  55. Rachel @ Athletic Avocado says

    August 3, 2015 at 10:31 am

    I love macaroni salad but I haven’t had it in forever! This would be good with a little salad for lunch or a veggie burger for dinner 🙂

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 12:20 pm

      Totally 😉 Now you must make it!

      Reply
  56. Lisa @ RunWiki says

    August 3, 2015 at 10:19 am

    A mayo free mac salad? Oh Lordie, I need this in my belly right now. This isn’t fluff… my mouth is watering!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 10:26 am

      Hahahaha, MUST make it this week! I know you’ll love it, Lisa!

      Reply
  57. Ali from Home & Plate says

    August 3, 2015 at 9:58 am

    Now this is a recipe for Macaroni Salad without the guilt. Love that I can serve this to my GF friends and also those that wouldn’t know the difference. Looks delish!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 10:19 am

      No one will know 😉 Thanks Ali!

      Reply
  58. Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says

    August 3, 2015 at 9:45 am

    That pasta salad looks perfect Rebecca! I’ve had lentil and black bean pastas and liked them both, I’ll have to be on the lookout for this chickpea one!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 10:18 am

      Well then I’m sure you’ll love this one too! Bean pastas rock!

      Reply
  59. Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says

    August 3, 2015 at 9:23 am

    That sauce is awesome!!!!!! As soon as you said veggie puree I was thinking of something that started with a C, but celeriac root was not it 😉 So creative! And with the mustard and pickle juice tang it sounds amazing! And macaroni elbows are my favorite pasta shape, so I just love everything going on here <3 You are a pasta salad pro this summer! xoxo

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 10:21 am

      Maybe I should have made a banana sauce 😛 Ew no….that’s gag worthy! Hahahahaha!
      You know what my favorite pasta shape is and one that I have never seen a GF version of, orecchiette!
      Thank you so much Natalie! XOXOXOXOXO

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      • Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says

        August 3, 2015 at 10:24 am

        I’ve never had that pasta shape, but they’re named after ears and that is awesome! Kinda remind me of the shape of a dried apricot 😀 haha

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        • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

          August 3, 2015 at 10:26 am

          I just think they are so pretty 😉 Maybe I have an ear fetish 😛

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          • Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says

            August 3, 2015 at 10:27 am

            Bahahahaha 😀

  60. Jessica H. says

    August 3, 2015 at 8:49 am

    I love that this is not only a modern take on classic macaroni salad, but healthier, too! Can’t wait to try this!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 9:02 am

      The ultimate healthy redux!

      Reply
  61. Debbie says

    August 3, 2015 at 8:35 am

    I really can’t wait to try this salad. I hated macaroni salad when I was a kid, but have come to love it as an adult. I’m happy you’ve created a healthier version.

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 8:36 am

      I hope you do!!! The ultimate healthy and delish recipe, I promise 😉

      Reply
  62. Christie says

    August 3, 2015 at 8:27 am

    What a great idea to use celeraic for the sauce. I really love this recipe.

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 8:36 am

      Thank you! Celeriac always comes in handy 😉

      Reply
  63. Annmarie says

    August 3, 2015 at 8:24 am

    This looks fantastic! Definitely have to give it a try! 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 8:37 am

      Thank you Annmarie!

      Reply
  64. Marye says

    August 3, 2015 at 8:23 am

    Macaroni salad is one of my favorite summer time classics, this sounds like a delicious variation!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 8:36 am

      Thank you so much Marye!

      Reply
  65. Kayla @ Blondes Have More Run says

    August 3, 2015 at 8:17 am

    That looks insanely good! Oh how I miss pasta salad! I’ve heard of that new chickpea pasta! I’m going to have to buy some this week 🙂 Thanks for the recipe..I might have to try it for my Labor Day picnic!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 8:35 am

      I really hope you do! You will love it!

      Reply
  66. Chelsie says

    August 3, 2015 at 7:41 am

    This looks so so yummy! My husband is supposed to be gluten free (but it’s hard to get him to do it) but if I make him things like this, I know it’ll be easier! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 7:49 am

      I’m sure he will love this!

      Reply
  67. Coco says

    August 3, 2015 at 7:03 am

    Fun recipe! I’ll have to look for that pasta.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 3, 2015 at 7:49 am

      It’s pretty cool!

      Reply

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