One – Two – Three – Mexican Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package dry macaroni
• 1 1/2 cups chunky salsa
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained (optional)

Directions

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.

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.