Five Food Groups Macaroni Salad

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This may have some strange ingredients, but it is the only kind of macaroni salad I will eat! It started as a fourth grade experiment on trying to incorporate all five food groups into a simple, tasty recipe.

Submitted by MAMADAVIS
Updated on June 23, 2023
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package tri-color pasta

  • 1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip)

  • ½ (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix

  • 1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked

  • ⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1 medium apple - peeled, cored, and chopped

  • 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped

  • ⅓ cup raisins

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, and cool.

  2. In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta, creamy salad dressing, ranch dressing mix, tuna, Cheddar cheese, apple, carrot, and raisins. Chill 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving.

27 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

337 Calories
9g Fat
46g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 337
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 350mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 17g 33%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 219mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.