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Healthy Macaroni Salad Recipe

This quick and creamy Healthy Macaroni Salad Recipe filled with tomatoes, corn avocado and spinach never fails to disappoint on a hot summer day picnic!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 183 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Stovetop Pot (to cook pasta)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cooked macaroni cooked al dente using package directions
  • 1 cup corn kernels cooked
  • 1 cup firm cherry tomatoes diced

For the Sauce

  • 1 ripe avocado peeled with seed removed
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh spinach washed
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • salt and pepper, as desired

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta al dente according to the package directions, then add it to a strainer to drain the water and run cold water over it.
  • Blend the sauce ingredients together until smooth.
  • Mix together the cooked pasta, corn and tomatoes in a large bowl.
  • Mix the sauce into the pasta until well-combined.
  • Serve on the same day, preferably right after mixing. Alternatively, store the cooked macaroni and sauce separately and combine when ready to serve.

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