MACARONI SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING
When my husband and I planned our first garden, we overdid the tomato and zucchini plants. By the end of harvest, I was at my wit's end wondering what else I could do with all those vegetables (sound familiar?). That's when my sister and I came up with this great-tasting salad. Today, even though we have our garden under control, we still make this popular dish.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a blender container or food processor, combine the basil, garlic, pepper, and salt if desired. Process until finely chopped. Add oil and vinegar; process until well blended. Set aside. In a 4-qt. salad bowl, combine tomatoes, zucchini, macaroni and cheese; toss lightly. Pour dressing over all; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
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Shahzad Kharal
s.kharal@hotmail.frThis salad is a great way to use up leftover macaroni. It's also a great side dish for any summer gathering. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly.
Wolf Paq
pw37@yahoo.comI've made this salad several times now and it's always delicious. The dressing is tangy and creamy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of fresh basil, which really brightens up the flavors.
SMOOTH EDITZ
editzs@gmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love the bright flavors of the basil and lemon. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.
Ashik Hossain
h_ashik16@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of macaroni salad, but this recipe is really good! The basil dressing is light and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Bornwise Bonza
b18@yahoo.comThis salad is delicious! The basil dressing is light and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of fresh basil, which really brightens up the flavors.
Shzad Jani
shzad_j@gmail.comI love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks. The dressing is tangy and creamy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!
Faustina yaa Asong
y@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover macaroni. It's also a great side dish for any summer gathering. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly.
Milans Vishwakarma
v14@gmail.comI've made this salad several times now and it's always delicious. The dressing is tangy and creamy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of fresh basil, which really brightens up the flavors.
Larry Najat
larry_najat@gmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love the bright flavors of the basil and lemon. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.
SUFIYANU IBRAHIM
i-sufiyanu@aol.comI'm not a huge fan of macaroni salad, but this recipe is really good! The basil dressing is light and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
YUSSIF STEGEN
yussif_s@gmail.comThis salad was delicious! I made it for a family gathering and everyone loved it. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the macaroni was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
Rana Hossen
ranahossen32@hotmail.comI've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. The dressing is tangy and creamy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!
Theycall meladla
m_theycall@gmail.comThis is my new favorite macaroni salad recipe! The basil dressing is so delicious and flavorful. I love that this salad is light and refreshing, yet still filling. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.
Lakesha Patterson
lakesha@gmail.comI made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the basil dressing. I will definitely be making this again.
Faxire
faxire@gmail.comThis salad is perfect for a summer potluck or picnic. It's easy to make ahead of time and always a crowd-pleaser. I like to add extra vegetables, like chopped celery and bell pepper, to give it more crunch.
Jose Alvarado
jose-a36@hotmail.co.ukI'm not usually a fan of macaroni salad, but this recipe changed my mind! The dressing was tangy and creamy, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of fresh basil, which really brightened up the flavors.
Misanya Flavia
misanyaf@gmail.comThis macaroni salad was a hit at my summer BBQ! The basil dressing was light and flavorful, and the salad itself was refreshing and easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.