I had a craving for macaroni salad, and could not find a recipe that suited me, so I came up with my own! Ranch dressing adds tang!
Ingredients
- 2 cups macaroni
- 1 small onion , chopped
- 1 green bell pepper , chopped
- 1 carrot , grated
- 0.25 cups mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Ranch-style salad dressing
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Rinse with cold water and place in large bowl.
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Add onion, pepper and carrot to bowl with pasta. Toss with mayonnaise and ranch-style dressing. Adjust mayonnaise and dressing to taste. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
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