Macaroni Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Give classic pasta salad a fresher, more flavorful spin. This fast pasta dish calls for avocado to replace some of the mayonnaise, which makes it extra creamy. Whole-wheat elbow macaroni and fresh vegetables round out this healthy pasta salad that you'll be making all summer long.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces 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