Healthy Vegetarian Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Pasta Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes Macaroni Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing 5.0 (3) 1 Review 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. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 24, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Active Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 servings Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate Heart Healthy High Fiber Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts 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 Directions Cook macaroni in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water; drain again. Transfer to a large bowl. Add bell pepper, celery, scallions and parsley (or cilantro). Halve avocado, remove pit and scoop flesh into a mini food processor. Add mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, dried garlic and pepper. Process until smooth. Add the avocado dressing to the large bowl with the macaroni salad and stir until well coated. To make ahead Refrigerate for up to 1 day. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 130 Calories 6g Fat 17g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Serving Size 1/2 cup Calories 130 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 17g 6% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 1g Protein 3g 7% Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 2mg 1% Vitamin A 513IU 10% Vitamin C 19mg 21% Folate 34mcg 9% Sodium 182mg 8% Calcium 16mg 1% Iron 1mg 5% Magnesium 35mg 8% Potassium 173mg 4% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved