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macaroni salad

A flavorful and refreshing macaroni salad perfect for summer gatherings, loaded with fresh vegetables and a creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 16 oz uncooked elbow pasta
  • 4 cups grape tomatoes halved
  • 2 cups small zucchinis sliced and quartered
  • 0.5 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 7 tbsp light mayonnaise
  • 2.5 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp fat free Greek yogurt
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 tsp oregano
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook pasta in generously salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine onions, mayonnaise, vinegar, yogurt, mustard, oregano, garlic powder; mix well.
  3. Add tomatoes (and any juice from the tomato), zucchini, pasta, salt and pepper to taste, toss well and place in a large bowl.

Notes

Serve chilled and enjoy this light, veggie-packed macaroni salad.