Tarragon Beef and Pasta Salad

[kacaju]

I have been making this salad for a whiel now. it is so good and a great way to use up a leftover piece of steak!



1 cup macaroni, medium shell, uncooked

8 oz roast beef, cooked, sliced in strips

1 cup celery, sliced 1/4 inch thick

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup onion, red, sliced 1/4 inch thick

1 cup yogurt, plain, non fat

1/2 cup mayonnaise, or salad dressing, low fat

1/4 cup parsley, fresh, chopped

1/4 cup chives, fresh, chopped

1/4 cup tarragon, fresh, chopped

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

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.

 

[Jeafl]

That sounds really good, except I am allergic to celery. Do you think it would be ok without it, or is there something else that can be substituted? I am always in the market to try something new.

 

[lynxstch]

in fact, I think it will be dinner tomorrow nite..too hot to cook much in this heat wave, and we have some leftover beef just begging for a recipe like this..thanks for sharing!

 

[kacaju]

Jeafl The celery just gives it a crunch. I see no harm in leaving it out. Celery really doesn't have an over powering taste, so I do not see it affecting the recipe by leaving it out.

lynxstch enjoy!!

 

[pixiewings71]

LOL I think I've seen this before...it seems awfully familiar....LOL

 

[kacaju]

LOL I think I've seen this before...it seems awfully familiar....LOL

you are too funny!!

 

[jazzielady]

Hmmm, sounds good, we have some leftover steak in the fridge and this would make for some nice variety.

 

[Stitchfans]

yes sounds good thanks glad you shared it