4.7 from 9 votes
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is a quick and easy side dish made with pantry staples. With a creamy, tangy dressing, this refreshing cold macaroni salad promises to be your new potluck favorite!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
379 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Pasta Salad
- 1 box 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups carrot shredded
- ½ cup celery finely diced
- ¼ cup green onion thinly sliced
For the Dressing
- 1¼ cups mayonnaise
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup onion grated, sweet yellow
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- For the pasta salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni to al dente according to the package directions– about 10 minutes. Drain the macaroni and rinse it under cold water until it is no longer warm to the touch.
- Add the cooled macaroni, shredded carrots, diced celery, and sliced green onions to a large bowl.
- For the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, milk, grated sweet onion, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and kosher salt. I often add ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper, too - if you like black pepper, definitely add some!
- Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and fold gently to combine.
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Notes
- While you can enjoy the pasta salad immediately, it's optimal to enjoy it thoroughly chilled. Chill for at least 1 hour, or 2-4 hours is even better. You can even make this the day prior!
- Store in a covered container in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
379kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
28g
(165%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
539mg
(22%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 379
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 379kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28g | 165% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 539mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.