Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
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Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Description
This Hawaiian Macaroni Salad combines cooked macaroni pasta with shredded carrots and thinly sliced green onions, adding color and subtle crunch. The dressing blends mayonnaise with milk, apple cider vinegar for a mild tang, sugar for balance, and seasoning with salt and black pepper.
After mixing the dressing with the pasta and vegetables, the salad is chilled for at least two hours, allowing the flavors to develop and the salad to cool thoroughly. The creamy texture contrasts with the tender macaroni and crisp vegetables, creating a refreshing side that is often served chilled.
This dish accompanies grilled meats and other hearty dishes well, adding a cool and creamy element to meals. It can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator, making it convenient for gatherings or meal prep.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days without losing quality.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces macaroni pasta
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 carrot peeled and shredded
- 5 green onions thinly sliced
- 2 cups mayonnaise Hellman’s or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the pasta based on the pasta instructions to al dente. Drain the pasta. Rinse with water.
- Place in a large mixing bowl. Pour the vinegar on top and toss in the carrots and onions. Set aside to cool.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, milk and sugar.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the pasta salad. Gently toss to coat the ingredients with the dressing.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (you can refrigerate overnight). Stir before serving and serve cold. Enjoy!
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days to maintain freshness.
- Chill the salad for at least two hours before serving to develop flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 407kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 443mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1783IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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