Authentic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
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Authentic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Description
The Authentic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad combines cooked elbow macaroni with a dressing made primarily of mayonnaise and milk, sweetened lightly with sugar and brightened by apple cider vinegar. Fresh shredded carrots provide texture and color, and the occasional addition of shredded onion adds mild pungency. The macaroni is cooked until tender and cooled before mixing to maintain a pleasant bite. This salad is chilled for several hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the dressing to thoroughly coat each piece of pasta.
The creamy, mildly sweet, and tangy dressing complements the soft, tender pasta and crisp carrots, creating a well-balanced side dish often served alongside grilled meats, seafood, or as part of a traditional Hawaiian plate lunch.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated in an airtight container and can be adjusted with a splash more milk if the salad feels too thick after chilling. The use of specific mayonnaise brands as noted ensures the authentic flavor associated with this regional dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound macaroni
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 carrot shredded
- ¼ cup onion optional, shredded
- 2 ½ cups mayonnaise Best Foods or Hellman's mayonnaise (no substitutes!)
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper ground, 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
- Use Best Foods or Hellmann's mayonnaise for the authentic flavor; avoid substitutes.
- Chill the salad for at least four hours, preferably overnight, for best flavor melding.
- Drain macaroni thoroughly after rinsing with cold water to avoid a watery salad.
- Can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator and stirred gently before serving to redistribute dressing.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 563 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 563kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2085IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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