Picnic Macaroni Salad

Be picnic-ready with this macaroni salad recipe full of canned tuna, olives, bell peppers, and seasonings, that's easily mixed 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. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.

Step 2

Combine ranch dressing, 2 tablespoons reserved olive juice, mayonnaise, garlic powder, adobo seasoning, and black pepper in a small bowl.

Step 3

Pour dressing over macaroni; stir in olives, tuna, and bell pepper until well combined.

Step 4

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; chill in the refrigerator until serving.