Picnic Macaroni Salad

Be picnic-ready with this macaroni salad, full of canned tuna, olives, bell peppers, 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

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in 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 black pepper together in a small bowl until well combined.

Step 3

Place cooled macaroni in a large serving bowl. Pour dressing mixture over macaroni. Add olives, tuna, and red bell pepper; stir well to combine.

Step 4

Cover and chill in the refrigerator until serving.