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Hawaiian Macaroni Salad (L&L BBQ Copycat)
4.8 from 129 votes

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad (L&L BBQ Copycat)

This Hawaiian Macaroni Salad combines cooked elbow macaroni with minced onion, shredded carrot, green onion, mayonnaise, and seasonings including white pepper and kosher salt. The pasta is thoroughly cooled and rinsed, then blended with the creamy dressing and chilled to develop its signature creamy texture and mild, tangy flavor.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 308 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian-American Fusion

Ingredients

  • ½ lb elbow macaroni
  • ¼ cup onion minced
  • 2 TB carrot shredded
  • 1 cup mayonnaise real, whole mayo
  • ¼ cup green onion thinly sliced
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • parsley optional, for garnish, freshly chopped

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of well salted water to boil. Cook macaroni until tender, according to package instructions. Drain, rinse thoroughly with cold water; be sure to drain well.
  2. Combine remaining ingredients with the cold, cooked macaroni. Toss to combine well. Chill 2-3 hours or overnight. Toss again right before serving.

Notes

  • Canning pasta water with salt adds flavor directly to the macaroni.
  • Rinsing macaroni with cold water after cooking removes excess starch and stops further cooking, keeping the texture firm and preventing sticking.
  • Chill the salad for at least 2-3 hours or preferably overnight to allow flavors to meld and achieve the classic Hawaiian macaroni salad flavor.
  • Toss the salad again before serving to redistribute dressing and refresh the texture.

Nutrition Information

Calories 308kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 4.3g (9%) Fat 21.1g (32%) Saturated Fat 3.3g (17%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 11.6mg (4%) Sodium 353.9mg (15%) Fiber 1.9g (8%) Sugar 2.7g (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 308

% Daily Value*

Calories 308kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 4.3g 9%
Fat 21.1g 32%
Saturated Fat 3.3g 17%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 11.6mg 4%
Sodium 353.9mg 15%
Fiber 1.9g 8%
Sugar 2.7g 5%

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