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Authentic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

This Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is the real deal. A no-frills, creamy mac salad that is the perfect side dish for any BBQ or Luau!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 563 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Hawaiian

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

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  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Rinse under cold water until completely cool. Drain well and place in a large bowl.
  2. Sprinkle on vinegar. Add carrot and onion. Toss together until well combined. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, or until cooled.
  3. 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.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (best if overnight).
  5. 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 Information

Calories 563kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 43g (66%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 370mg (15%) Potassium 165mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2085IU (42%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 563

% 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.