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Hawaiian Macaroni Salad Recipe
Experience a taste of the islands with our Hawaiian Macaroni Salad. The perfect mix of creamy, sweet, and tangy, it's the ultimate side dish for your sunny day gatherings.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 651 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American , Hawaiian
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups mayonnaise divided
- 2 cups whole milk divided
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bunch scallions sliced thin (about 5-7 scallions)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded carrot
- 1 1/2 cups minced celery
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add macaroni and cook until very soft, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, return the pasta to the pot, and immediately toss with vinegar. Let cool for ten minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 ½ cups of whole milk, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Once the macaroni has cooled for 10 minutes, toss with the mixed sauce and let cool to room temperature.
- Once cool, fold in the scallion, carrot, and celery. Whisk together the remaining 1 cup of mayonnaise and the ½ cup of whole milk, and pour over the macaroni salad. Toss well to coat. Taste and add more salt or pepper as needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator until cold.
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Notes
- Store leftovers of your Hawaiian Macaroni Salad in an airtight container in the fridge to keep it fresh for up to 5 days. Freezing is not recommended, as it can negatively affect the creamy texture.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
651kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
25g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
851mg
(35%)
Potassium
379mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
4247IU
(85%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
113mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 651
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 651kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25g | 147% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 851mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 4247IU | 85% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.