Traditional macaroni salad dressings usually call for white sugar and mayonnaise (full of oil and eggs), but in this recipe we'll use dates and cashews instead. Macaroni Salad Prep time: 25 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 40 mins Serves: 6 to 8 (makes about 7 1/2 cups salad and 1 1/4 cup dressing)