GRECIAN-INSPIRED MACARONI SALAD

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I love all Grecian flavors and tried adding them to a macaroni salad. Toss in whatever olives you can find; personally, I love kalamata olives. -Brigette Schroeder, Yorkville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup Greek olives, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely. , For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, oregano, zest, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine feta, cucumber, onion, tomatoes, olives and macaroni. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Amandong Abanke
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


Arshi Arshi
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This is my favorite macaroni salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfect.


Mmadu Clara
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Abdul hadi hadi
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies. My kids love the colorful pasta and the sweet dressing.


Mardan Ustad
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious!


MD ABDULLAH -AL- MAMUN
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This is the best macaroni salad I've ever had! The flavors are so well-balanced and the salad is so refreshing.


Sajana Poudel
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I've made this salad several times and it always turns out great. It's a great recipe to have on hand for potlucks or picnics.


Nantongo Nuruiat
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for packing in a lunch bag for work or school.


cheekychubs 2010
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I love the addition of feta cheese and olives in this salad. It gives it a really nice briny flavor.


Ayat Butt
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The dressing in this salad is amazing! It's tangy and flavorful, and it really brings all the ingredients together.


Gabrielle Butler
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I always have some cooked macaroni in the fridge, so this is a quick and easy meal.


Terrance Junior
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


Veronica Ekebi
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This is my new go-to macaroni salad recipe. It's so flavorful and refreshing, and it's perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


matthew chestnut
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the ingredients are all pretty common.


brenda bokwe
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This macaroni salad was a huge hit at my summer potluck! Everyone loved the unique Grecian flavors and the colorful presentation.