Tarragon Beef & Pasta Salad

A succulent pasta salad that's perfect for a light summer dinner in the backyard.

30 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

287 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	cup	pasta, elbow macaroni	medium shell, uncooked
8	ounces	beef roast	cooked, sliced in strips
1	cup	celery	sliced 1/4 inch thick
1	cup	tomatoes	cherry or grape
1/2	cup	onion	red, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1	cup	yogurt, plain	plain, non fat
1/2	cup	mayonnaise	or salad dressing, low fat
1/4	cup	parsley leaves	fresh, chopped
1/4	cup	tarragon	fresh, chopped
1/4	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Rinse with cold water, drain, and refrigerate.

In a large bowl, stir together beef, celery, tomatoes and red onions (separated into rings). Stir into macaroni. Refrigerate at least one hour.

In another bowl, stir together yogurt, mayo or salad dressing, parsley, chives, tarragon, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Can be served one of two ways:

- Place onto plates or into bowls, and pour a spoonful of dressing over top, without mixing it together.

- Pour dressing over the entire salad and serve in a large bowl.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 236g

Amount per Serving

Calories 287 57% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.0g	28%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	25%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 63mg	21%
Sodium 439mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 14.0g	5%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	5%
Sugars 7.0g
Protein 18.0g	36%

Vitamin A	19%		Vitamin C	21%
Calcium	11%		Iron	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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