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

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

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.

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.

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