VEGAN MACARONI SALAD

I am not a vegan but I have friends who are so when I saw this on the internet, I knew I should save it here for future use. You who are vegan or have them in your circle of family and friends may want to try this. It is a tasty pasta salad for anyone to enjoy.

1 ½ cups whole-wheat elbow macaroni (about 6 ounces)
1 ½ cups frozen peas, thawed
1 cup thinly sliced celery
½ cup diced red bell pepper
⅓ cup thinly sliced scallions
½ cup vegan mayonnaise
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well. Transfer to a large bowl. Add peas, celery, bell pepper and scallions; toss gently to combine.

Combine mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add the dressing to the pasta mixture; gently stir until thoroughly combined. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Recipe and photo from Rock Wired.