Tarragon Beef & Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Tarragon Beef & Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pasta, elbow macaroni medium shell, uncooked; 8 ounces beef roast cooked, sliced in strips; 1 cup celery sliced 1/4 inch thick; 1 cup tomatoes cherry or grape; 1/2 cup onions red, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 1 cup yogurt, plain plain, non fat; 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing, low fat; 1/4 cup parsley leaves fresh, chopped; 1/4 cup tarragon leaves fresh, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup pasta, elbow macaroni medium shell, uncooked
8 ounces beef roast cooked, sliced in strips
1 cup celery sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 cup tomatoes cherry or grape
1/2 cup onions red, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 cup yogurt, plain plain, non fat
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing, low fat
1/4 cup parsley leaves fresh, chopped
1/4 cup tarragon leaves fresh, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1
Cook macaroni according to package directions.
2
Rinse with cold water, drain, and refrigerate.
3
In a large bowl, stir together beef, celery, tomatoes and red onions (separated into rings).
4
Stir into macaroni.
5
Refrigerate at least one hour.
6
In another bowl, stir together yogurt, mayo or salad dressing, parsley, chives, tarragon, salt and pepper.
7
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
8
Can be served one of two ways:
9
Place onto plates or into bowls, and pour a spoonful of dressing over top, without mixing it together.
10
Pour dressing over the entire salad and serve in a large bowl.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup pasta, elbow macaroni medium shell, uncooked, 8 ounces beef roast cooked, sliced in strips, 1 cup celery sliced 1/4 inch thick, 1 cup tomatoes cherry or grape, and more.

Yes, Tarragon Beef & Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tarragon Beef & Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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