Macaroni salad with creamy avocado dressing
Indulge in a delightful macaroni salad with a luxurious creamy avocado dressing. A harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients:
- 230g whole-wheat elbow macaroni (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- ½ cup thinly sliced celery
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- 1 ripe medium avocado
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions:
- Prepare macaroni in a big pot of boiling water following the instructions on the package. After cooking, strain the macaroni, rinse with cold water, then drain again. Place it into a large bowl. Mix in bell pepper, celery, scallions, and parsley (or cilantro).
- Cut avocado in half, discard the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small food processor. Combine with mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, dried garlic, and pepper. Blend until creamy. Combine the avocado dressing with the macaroni salad in the large bowl, and mix until evenly coated.
Summary:
- Calories: 1567 kcal
- Fat: 78 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Carbs: 188 g
- Potassium: 2024 mg
- Magnesium: 204 mg