PICNIC MACARONI SALAD

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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.

Provided by Paula

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

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

Alauddin Ahamed
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I 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
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This is the perfect macaroni salad for a picnic or potluck. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


SHADID ISLAM
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the sweet and tangy dressing.


Amanda Ramirez
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Fox lock
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This 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
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I'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
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover macaroni. It's also a great make-ahead dish for picnics and potlucks.


Kayon Mantigo
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


killua zoldyck
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This is the best macaroni salad I've ever had! I will definitely be making this again and again.


Christopher sifiso Molala
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Mercy Garises
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This 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
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This is a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Sameer Adhikari
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I'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
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This 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
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This 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
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I'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
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This 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.