Classic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
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Classic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Description
The Classic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad begins with cooking large dried macaroni in salted boiling water until just tender but not overcooked. The macaroni is drained and briefly rested before combining with a dressing made from mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, minced yellow onion, and thin carrot strips. The dressing evenly coats the pasta, providing a creamy texture and balanced acidity with a touch of sweetness.
The minced onion and carrot strips add mild crunch and freshness, complementing the soft macaroni. This salad is best served cold, often chilled after preparation, fitting as a side dish in Hawaiian meals alongside grilled or fried plates.
Seasoning can be adjusted with additional salt to preference. The recipe notes recommend not rinsing the pasta after draining to preserve starchy coating for better dressing adhesion.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 140 g mayonnaise or Hellman's, Best Foods brand
- ¼ fl oz apple cider vinegar
- 7 g granulated sugar white
- 40 g yellow onion minced, ⅛ medium sized
- 21 g carrot cut into thin strips, ½ medium sized
Macaroni
- 64 fl oz water for boiling, filtered
- 6 g salt for seasoning
- 115 g macaroni large, dried
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, mix all dressing ingredients using a spoon or spatula to incorporate all the ingredients evenly, then set aside.
- In a pot, add the water and salt and bring to a boil on high heat.
- When it hits a boil, add the macaroni and lower the heat a bit to maintain a strong boil, but not so its spraying everywhere. Cook for 8-9 minutes. Test the pasta every 30 seconds around the 7 minute mark to make sure it doesn't overcook. When the pasta is soft, but not mushy, drain the water and don't rinse the pasta.
- After a minute or so of resting the pasta to cool off, add it directly to the dressing.
- Stir until the pasta is completely coated.
- Taste test and reseason with salt if you like. Serve immediately or chill to serve cold.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35798 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 357.98kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 24.87g | 8% |
| Protein | 4.25g | 9% |
| Fat | 26.66g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.18g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.81g | 93% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.95g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.07g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 14.7mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 228.11mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 103.9mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.24g | 5% |
| Sugar | 3.84g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 900.02IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 1.05mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13.02mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.48mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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