Five Food Groups Macaroni Salad

Five Food Groups Macaroni Salad

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.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
10

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
  • 1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 medium apple – peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
  • 1/3 cup raisins

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

337
Calories
9g
Fat
46g
Carbs
17g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 337
% Daily Value *
Total Fat9g 12%
Saturated Fat2g 11%
Cholesterol23mg 8%
Sodium350mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate46g 17%
Dietary Fiber3g 10%
Total Sugars9g
Protein17g
Vitamin C1mg 6%
Calcium51mg 4%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium219mg 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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