5 from 15 votes
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad features jumbo elbow macaroni tossed in a creamy dressing made of mayonnaise, milk, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and seasoning. Shredded carrots and sliced scallions add fresh crunch and color to the salad. Chilling the salad allows the flavors to meld and the texture to become cool and satisfying, making it a popular side dish with a mild tangy flavor and smooth mouthfeel.
Prep Time
20 mins
Chill Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
341 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
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!
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341
% 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.