Mac and Cheese Salsa Ranch Salad

This pasta salad uses mac-and-cheese mix as a shortcut. Tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives & ranch dressing are added, and it's served on lettuce leaves.

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Ingredients:

• 1 7-oz box macaroni and cheese, prepared as directed on package, but omitting butter or margarine
• 1 cup diced tomatoes, seeds removed and well drained
• 1 cup peeled, seeded, & diced cucumber, drained on paper towels for a few minutes
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 4-oz can sliced black olives, drained
• 1/2 cup fat-free ranch salad dressing
• 4 or 5 curly (leaf) lettuce leaves

Method

Cool macaroni and cheese to room temperature. Meanwhile, stir remaining ingredients, except lettuce leaves, together in a large bowl. Fold in macaroni and cheese. Cover and chill one hour. Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon salad on top. Serve immediately.

Notes: Fresh vegetables make this easy macaroni salad irresistible. It tastes great and makes a beautiful presentation on the lettuce bed.

Number of servings: Serves 4 or 5.

Submitted By: mshivers60
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