Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
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Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Description
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad combines cooked jumbo elbow macaroni with a creamy dressing based on mayonnaise and milk, lightly tanged by apple cider vinegar and sweetened with sugar. The salad incorporates shredded carrots and scallions, adding crispness and freshness to balance the creamy base. The preparation involves cooking and draining the pasta, mixing the dressing ingredients thoroughly, then tossing everything together. Refrigerating the salad for at least an hour improves flavor melding and temperature, enhancing its appeal.
The flavor is mildly tangy and slightly sweet, with soft pasta and crunchy vegetables providing a pleasant texture. This dish serves well as a side, particularly with grilled dishes or as part of a picnic or potluck.
Leftovers keep well when refrigerated up to four days. Variations may include swapping in different short pasta shapes or adding extras like celery, grated onion, or boiled egg for added texture and taste.
Ingredients
- 8 oounces elbow macaroni I like to use the jumbo kind
- 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup carrot shredded
- 4 each scallions sliced
Instructions
- Boil your pasta according to the box directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the pasta, carrots, and green onions.
- Stir everything to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to cool. The longer this sits the better!
Notes
- Leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator and can be kept for up to 4 days.
- Any short pasta can be used as a substitute for elbow macaroni.
- You may add finely diced celery, grated onion, or boiled egg to the salad to alter texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21g | 124% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 703mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3618IU | 72% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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