This creamy, tangy macaroni salad is inspired by the many wonderful flavors of the Middle East. The za'atar seasoning gives it an earthy (and delicious!) taste. —Ruth Hartunian-Alumbaugh, Willimantic, Connecticut
Middle Eastern-Inspired Macaroni Salad
Updated on Aug. 09, 2023
Middle Eastern-Inspired Macaroni Salad
Prep Time
25 min
Yield
8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1/2 pound ground lamb
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can (16 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 to 2 teaspoons za'atar seasoning
- Optional toppings: plain yogurt and lemon zest
Directions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook lamb over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-7 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Set aside to cool completely.
- For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, onion, za'atar seasoning, macaroni and lamb. Add dressing; gently toss to coat.
- Refrigerate until serving. Top with yogurt and lemon zest if desired.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 361 calories, 25g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 329mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.
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