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.

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