Description
Creamy and refreshing macaroni salad featuring ripe avocados.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, mash the avocados with a fork.
- Add mayonnaise, red onion, celery, and lime juice to the bowl. Mix well.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the avocado mixture. Stir gently to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For a chunkier texture, leave some avocado pieces unmashed.
- You can substitute plain yogurt or sour cream for some of the mayonnaise.
- Add other vegetables like bell peppers or cherry tomatoes for color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Avocado, Macaroni Salad, Salad, Vegetarian, Side Dish