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Chipotle Ranch Macaroni Salad

Creamy pasta salad with a little chipotle kick. Perfect for any BBQ.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chilling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: pasta salad, side dish

Ingredients

  • 1 package elbow macaroni, 454g/1 pound
  • 2 sweet peppers, diced (yellow/red/orange)
  • ¾ cup black olives, quartered
  • 3 green onions, finely sliced

Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup chipotle ranch dressing
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tsp hot sauce
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions.
  • Drain pasta and place in a bowl in the fridge for 20 minutes to cool. Stir after ten minutes.
  • In a bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until well blended.
  • Remove the pasta from the fridge and stir gently.
  • Add peppers, olives, and green onions to cooled pasta,
  • Pour dressing over macaroni and gently stir to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.