Five Food Groups Macaroni Salad

Name: Five Food Groups Macaroni Salad
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 10 Servings
Ingredients: 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

Cost $8, save $7

Source: Recommended by CookGo

60 Min
10 Servings
$8

Five Food Groups Macaroni Salad

Cost $8, save $7

Source: Recommended by CookGo

60 Min
10 Servings
$8

INGREDIENTS

Pasta
- 1 (16 ounce) package tri-color pasta
Dressing
- 1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip)
- ½ (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
Protein
- 🐟 1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
Dairy
- 🧀 ⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Fruits and Vegetables
- 🍎 1 medium apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
- 🥕 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
- ⅓ cup raisins

STEPS

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.

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.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

337

Calories

17g
Protein
46g
Carbs
9g
Fats

💡 Tips

Substitute canned tuna with grilled chicken or tofu for variety.For added crunch, include chopped celery or bell peppers.This recipe can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.