Hawaiian Macaroni Salad Recipe
Enjoy a taste of the islands with this creamy and flavorful Hawaiian Macaroni Salad. It’s the perfect side dish for any summer barbecue or potluck!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Macaroni:
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
Dressing:
- 1¼ cups mayonnaise
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables:
- 1 large carrot, shredded
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ⅓ cup chopped green onion, plus more for serving
- ¼ cup grated yellow onion
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse the macaroni under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, whole milk, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until well combined and smooth.
- Mix the Salad: Add the cooled macaroni to the bowl with the dressing. Stir to coat the pasta thoroughly.
- Add Vegetables: Fold in the shredded carrot, chopped celery, chopped green onion, and grated yellow onion. Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1–2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together. Before serving, garnish with additional chopped green onions, if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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