Description
This Hawaiian Macaroni Salad recipe brings a taste of the islands to your table. Creamy, slightly tangy, and packed with veggies, it’s a perfect side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Macaroni Salad:
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 2 cups mayonnaise (preferably Best Foods or Hellmann’s)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni: Cook the macaroni until very soft, then toss with vinegar and let sit.
- Prepare the dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, milk, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Combine ingredients: Stir in carrots, onion, and scallions, then add macaroni and mix well.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, stir, and serve cold.
Notes
- Best served cold with BBQ chicken or kalua pork.
- For extra creaminess, add more mayo before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
