Description
Creamy and flavorful, this Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is a delightful twist on traditional pasta salad. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 cup finely shredded carrot
- ½ cup finely chopped celery
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
Dressing:
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Boil the macaroni until very soft, about 10-12 minutes. Drain, rinse, and cool.
- Prepare the Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix macaroni, carrot, celery, and onion with the dressing until fully coated.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Adjust seasoning and serve cold.
Notes
- For best results, slightly overcook the macaroni for better absorption of the dressing.
- Make ahead and store in the fridge; add more mayo if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
