Authentic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Delicious and classic recipe for Authentic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad featuring creamy mayonnaise and fresh vegetables.
Equipment
- large bowl
- small bowl
- whisk
- Tupperware bowl with lid
Ingredients
- 1 pound macaroni
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 carrots, shredded
- ¼ cup shredded onion optional
- 2 ½ cups Mayonnaise Best Foods or Hellman's mayonnaise (no substitutes!)
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- kosher salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Rinse under cold water until completely cool. Drain well and place in a large bowl.
- Sprinkle on vinegar. Add carrot and onion. Toss together until well combined. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, or until cooled.
- In a separate, small bowl, whisk together mayo, milk, and sugar. Fold the mayo mixture into the macaroni until all the noodles are evenly coated. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (best if overnight).
- Gently stir before serving, add a little more milk if needed, no more than a tablespoon or two.
Notes
I like to put my boiled macaroni and ingredients directly in a Tupperware bowl with a lid so I can easily refrigerate it. Make sure you use Best Foods or Hellmann’s mayonnaise-no substitutes!
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 205mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1159IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.4mg
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