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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in All-in-One Macaroni Salad with Five Food Groups, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 62 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 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 11%
- Protein 12.28 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 23.99 g 9%
- Total Fat 9.32 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 2.13 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 13.91 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 316.96 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 2.86 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 5.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 55.31 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.08 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 159.59 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.93 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.62 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Eggs 🥚
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- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
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.
- Is All-in-One Macaroni Salad with Five Food Groups healthy?
- All-in-One Macaroni Salad with Five Food Groups has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 223.31 calories and 12.28 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 316.96 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.13 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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