Five Food Groups Macaroni Salad

Tuna Salad

Five Food Groups Macaroni Salad

Five Food Groups Macaroni Salad
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 25 mins
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    72

Embark on a culinary adventure with this surprisingly delightful macaroni salad! Born from a youthful experiment, this recipe cleverly incorporates all five food groups into a harmonious and flavorful dish that will tantalize your taste buds.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    46 g
  • Cholesterol
    23 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    17 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    350 mg
  • Sugar
    9 g
  • Fat
    9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View 12 mins Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain thoroughly and cool completely. (Prep time: 2 minutes; Cook time: 10 minutes)

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View 10 mins In a large bowl, gently combine the cooled pasta, creamy salad dressing, ranch dressing mix, flaked tuna, Cheddar cheese, chopped apple, chopped carrot, and raisins. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Image Step 03
03 Step

Recipe View 1 hrs Cover the bowl tightly and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully. (Chill time: 60 minutes)

For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a dash of your favorite hot sauce.
Feel free to substitute the Cheddar cheese with another cheese of your liking, such as Monterey Jack or Colby.
To prevent the apple from browning, toss it with a little lemon juice immediately after chopping.
This salad is best served cold and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Neil Bailey

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 24 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)

  • Enrico Schaefer

    Jun 29, 2025

    I made this for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone asked for the recipe.

  • Alba Corwin

    Nov 20, 2024

    I was skeptical at first, but this salad is surprisingly delicious! The combination of flavors is unexpected but works so well.

  • Stuart Boyle

    Oct 24, 2024

    My kids loved this! It's a great way to sneak in some extra fruits and vegetables.

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