Picnic Macaroni Salad

Picnic Macaroni Salad

Be picnic-ready with this macaroni salad full of tuna, olives, bell pepper, and seasonings that's easily mixed up and chilled in a jiffy.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
611 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
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.
Step 2
Mix ranch dressing, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons reserved olive juice, garlic powder, adobo, and pepper together in a bowl.
Step 3
Pour dressing mixture into cooled macaroni. Add olives, tuna, and red bell pepper to macaroni; stir well to combine. Chill until serving.

Ingredients

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

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