Make it vegan: Use vegan mayo like Vegainase, vegan sour cream or yogurt.Mayonnaise is dairy-free but not vegan as it is made with egg yolks, vinegar, and seasonings

Make it dairy-free: Swap the sour cream for your favorite dairy-free/vegan sour cream or Greek yogurt substitute.Omit the mayo: If you really can’t stomach mayonnaise, use a vegan mayo, all sour cream, or full-fat plain Greek yogurt instead.Load up on veggies: Add any veggies you have lying around or swap in your favorites.Start with just a little and stir in more to taste – you don’t want to ruin your Macaroni Salad by making it too spicy! Add pickled jalapenos: For a spicy, tangy kick.Add olives: Add a handful of black olives for a salty, delectable tanginess.Add chicken: Add cooked cubed chicken, shredded chicken or rotisserie chicken.Reduce the salt called for in the recipe, then salt to taste. Add ham: Any type of cubed ham may be used.Add bacon: Thick cut bacon, turkey bacon, vegan bacon or even salami may be used.Add cheese: Add cubes of cheddar, Gouda, Colby, Pepper Jack, White cheddar, Havarti, feta, or even blue cheese.Swap mustard: If you don’t have Dijon mustard, swap it for any mustard such as yellow deli mustard, spicy brown mustard, French, whole grain, etc.Vinegar: I prefer red wine vinegar but apple cider vinegar may be used.Mayonnaise: Use avocado-based mayo or vegan mayo for a healthier spin.Use a different pasta: Any medium pasta shape can work such as rotini, cavatappi, farfalle, and even tortellini.

Easy macaroni salad with ham