This is a macaroni salad that goes great with baked beans and any barbecued or grilled meat - perfect for a picnic.
Provided by Paula
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 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 : Calories 610.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 37.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 720 mg, Sugar 4 g
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Alauddin Ahamed
a@yahoo.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Shanto Khan
khanshanto@yahoo.comThis is the perfect macaroni salad for a picnic or potluck. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
SHADID ISLAM
si15@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the sweet and tangy dressing.
Amanda Ramirez
ramirez-amanda@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.
Fox lock
l@gmail.comThis is a delicious and easy-to-make macaroni salad. I love the addition of the vegetables, which add a nice crunch and flavor.
Agihson Vick Onuche
a96@gmail.comI've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.
A'miye Brown
ba@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover macaroni. It's also a great make-ahead dish for picnics and potlucks.
Kayon Mantigo
kayon_m12@gmail.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
killua zoldyck
killuazoldyck@gmail.comThis is the best macaroni salad I've ever had! I will definitely be making this again and again.
Christopher sifiso Molala
christopher.s@hotmail.co.ukI made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Mercy Garises
garises.m41@hotmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time, too.
Israel Blessing
i-b95@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Sameer Adhikari
sameer.a@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of macaroni salad, but this one is really good. The dressing is flavorful and the macaroni is cooked just right.
Willow Wolf
w.willow3@gmail.comThis salad is delicious! I made it for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Ali Jadran786
j.ali57@gmail.comThis is my go-to macaroni salad recipe for picnics and potlucks. It's always a hit and everyone loves it. The dressing is the perfect balance of tangy and creamy and the macaroni is always cooked perfectly.
Ike Chiamaka
c42@yahoo.comI've been making this macaroni salad for years and it's always a hit. The dressing is tangy and creamy, and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I love that you can make it ahead of time, too.
Phumzile Mtshali
m-p@aol.comThis picnic macaroni salad is the perfect make-ahead dish for your next potluck or party. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.