All-in-One Macaroni Salad with Five Food Groups
All-in-One Macaroni Salad with Five Food Groups balances creamy richness with pops of sweetness and a gentle tang. Tender tri-color pasta, tuna, Cheddar, apple, carrot, and raisins create contrasting textures that feel hearty yet refreshing. Serve this chilled for lunch, picnics, or potlucks when you want a satisfying, crowd-pleasing side or light main.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until slightly firm.
- 3
Drain and let cool.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, creamy salad dressing, ranch dressing mix, tuna, Cheddar cheese, apple, carrot, and raisins.
- 5
Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.
- Calories 223.31 kcal Moderate
- Protein 12.28 g Good Source
- Carbs 23.99 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.32 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.13 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 13.91 mg Low Source
- Sodium 316.96 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.86 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.34 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 53.38 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.08 mg Low Source
- Potassium 159.63 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.93 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.73 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
All in One Macaroni Salad with Five Food Groups is an American side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canned Tuna, Carrot, Cooked Spiral Pasta, and Raisin. Each serving provides about 223.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is All-in-One Macaroni Salad with Five Food Groups?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is All-in-One Macaroni Salad with Five Food Groups made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Tuna, Carrot, Cooked Spiral Pasta, Raisin, Ranch Dressing Mix. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make All-in-One Macaroni Salad with Five Food Groups?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 223.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is All-in-One Macaroni Salad with Five Food Groups easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
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