Best Macaroni Salad With Greek Yogurt Recipes

GREEK MACARONI SALAD

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I've found that I can't go wrong taking this colorful bean and pasta salad to a potluck, patio party or picnic. It is easy to put together ahead of time...and the flavors blend as the salad chills. -Cheryl Maczko Arthurdale, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
4 medium plum tomatoes, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives
1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, tomatoes, beans, onion, olives, feta cheese, salt, pepper and garlic. , In a small bowl, whisk oil and lemon juice. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

GREEK YOGURT PASTA SALAD

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Cold pasta salad with Greek yogurt for my dear friend who doesn't like vinegar.

Provided by Laura Miller

Categories Salad Pasta Salad

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

½ (8 ounce) package penne pasta
1 cup frozen peas
5 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed
6 slices cooked crispy bacon, minced
½ bell pepper, chopped
¼ onion, minced
1 (6 ounce) container plain Greek yogurt

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Mix in frozen peas (which will thaw and cool the pasta at the same time).
Add Cheddar cheese, bacon, bell pepper, and onion; mix well. Stir in Greek yogurt. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 44.3 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 471.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

MACARONI SALAD WITH GREEK YOGURT

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Tossed with chopped hard-cooked eggs and tender cooked broccoli and cauliflower florets, our macaroni salad is a hearty take on the picnic favorite.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 3h40m

Yield 16 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups whole grain elbow macaroni, uncooked
1-1/2 cups each small broccoli and cauliflower florets
1 red pepper, chopped
1 cup KRAFT Bacon Flavored Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek-style yogurt
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped

Steps:

Cook macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding vegetables to the boiling water for the last 2 min.; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Place in large bowl.
Mix mayonnaise, yogurt and mustard until blended. Add to macaroni mixture along with the eggs; mix lightly.
Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g