Five Food Groups Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package tri-color pasta
• 1 cup creamy salad dressing
• 1/2 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
• 1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
• 1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 medium apple – peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
• 1/3 cup raisins

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, and cool.

In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta, creamy salad dressing, ranch dressing mix, tuna, Cheddar cheese, apple, carrot, and raisins. Chill 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving.