Name: Middle Eastern-Inspired Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8
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 -

Ingredients for - Middle Eastern-Inspired Macaroni Salad

1. 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

2. 1/2 pound ground lamb

3. 1 cup mayonnaise

4. 2 teaspoons sugar

5. 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard

6. 1/4 teaspoon salt

7. 1/8 teaspoon pepper

8. 1 can (16 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained

9. 1/4 cup chopped onion

10. 1 to 2 teaspoons za'atar seasoning

11. Optional toppings: plain yogurt and lemon zest

How to cook deliciously - Middle Eastern-Inspired Macaroni Salad

1 . Stage

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.

2 . Stage

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.

3 . Stage

Refrigerate until serving. Top with yogurt and lemon zest if desired.