Recipe For Tarragon Beef And Pasta Salad

Tarragon Beef And Pasta Salad

Ingredients

Salad
.....1 cup uncooked medium shell macaroni
.....1 (8 ounce) sliced, cooked roast beef, cut into 2 x 1/2 inch strips
.....1 cup (2 stalks) celery, sliced 1/2 inch
.....1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
.....1/2 cup sliced 1/4 inch red onion, separated into rings

Dressing
.....1 cup plain yogurt
.....1/2 cup mayonnaise
.....1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
.....1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
.....3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
.....1/4 teaspoon salt
.....1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Rinse with cold water. Drain; set aside. In large bowl stir together all remaining salad ingredients; stir in macaroni. Cover, refrigerate at least 1 hour. In small bowl stir together all dressing ingredients. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.

Yield: 6 servings