One - Two - Three - Mexican Macaroni Salad - cooking recipe

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)

Preparation

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.