One - Two - Three - Mexican Macaroni Salad

Ole! Make it mild or make it zesty, you can have it your way. Always a hit and easy as can be.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 368 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ground black pepper to taste
• ½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained (Optional)
• 1 (16 ounce) package dry macaroni
• 1 ½ cups chunky salsa

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; rinse under cold running water, and drain.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the salsa, mayonnaise, green pepper, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and olives; mix well. Pour pasta into mixture, and stir to coat thoroughly. Cover, and refrigerate at least one hour before serving.