This picnic macaroni salad recipe goes great with baked beans and any barbecued or grilled meat. Perfect for a picnic!
Ingredients
- 1 package elbow macaroni , 16 ounce
- 1.5 cups ranch dressing
- 1 can small pitted black olives , 6 ounce
- 0.5 cups mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
- ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cans solid white tuna , 6 ounce
- 1 small red bell pepper , chopped
Instructions
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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.
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Combine ranch dressing, 2 tablespoons reserved olive juice, mayonnaise, garlic powder, adobo seasoning, and black pepper in a small bowl.
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Pour dressing over macaroni; stir in olives, tuna, and bell pepper until well combined.
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4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; chill in the refrigerator until serving.
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