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Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Lightened up creamy Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is the perfect addition to your Hawaiian plate lunch! Serve it with Huli Huli Chicken, Kalua Pork or your choice of main dish for a delicious meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 379 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces elbow macaroni noodles*
  • 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp honey
  • ½ cup full-fat coconut milk**
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 3 green onions finely chopped, optional
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large pot of salted water on the stove top and bring it to a full boil. Add in the uncooked pasta noodles and follow the package directions for cook time. The gluten-free pasta noodles I use require about 15 minutes, but I tend to cook them for 12 to 13 minutes for al dente noodles.
  2. Strain the pasta noodles into a colander and immediately run cold water over the hot pasta to cool noodles off and stop the cooking process. Set noodles aside while you prepare the macaroni salad dressing.
  3. Combine the mayonnaise, rice vinegar, honey, and milk in a small bowl or measuring cup and stir to combine. Be sure to stir until the dressing is smooth and any lumps of mayo are out.
  4. Transfer the cooled cooked pasta into a large bowl or the same pot you used to cook the noodles.
  5. Add in the grated carrots and chopped onions, along with the creamy dressing. Use a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula to gently fold the dressing into the noodles. Season the macaroni salad with salt and pepper to your personal taste.

Notes

  • *I use gluten-free macaroni noodles but regular macaroni noodles work just as well
  • *I use gluten-free macaroni noodles but regular macaroni noodles work just as well
  • **You can use ¼ cup of regular milk instead of canned coconut milk if you’d like. I enjoy using full-fat canned coconut milk to add to the island vibes.
  • **You can use ¼ cup of regular milk instead of canned coconut milk if you’d like. I enjoy using full-fat canned coconut milk to add to the island vibes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (of 10) Calories 379kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 395mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 379

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 10)
Calories 379kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 395mg 16%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.