Picnic Macaroni Salad

Name: Picnic Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package macaroni; 1.5 cups ranch dressing; 0.5 cup mayonnaise; 1 (6 ounce) can small pitted black olives, juice reserved; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning; ground black pepper to taste; 2 (6 ounce) cans solid white tuna, drained and crumbled; 1 small red bell pepper, chopped

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This is a macaroni salad that goes great with baked beans and any barbecued or grilled meat - perfect for a picnic.

Recipe by Paula

Updated on June 7, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package macaroni
1 ½ cups ranch dressing
½ cup mayonnaise
1 (6 ounce) can small pitted black olives, juice reserved
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
ground black pepper to taste
2 (6 ounce) cans solid white tuna, drained and crumbled
1 small red bell pepper, chopped

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Mix ranch dressing, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons reserved olive juice, garlic powder, adobo, and pepper together in a bowl.
Pour dressing mixture into cooled macaroni. Add olives, tuna, and red bell pepper to macaroni; stir well to combine. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

611	Calories
38g	Fat
47g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 611
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g	49%
Saturated Fat 6g	29%
Cholesterol 30mg	10%
Sodium 720mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 19g
Vitamin C 12mg	62%
Calcium 55mg	4%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 294mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.