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Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Hawaiian-style Macaroni Salad is creamy, tangy, and the perfect sides for BBQs, potlucks, and holiday parties. It's easy to make and sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Stand
35 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 618 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup grated onions
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat, bring about 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to the package's direction. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
- While still hot, drizzle the apple cider vinegar. Allow to cool.
- In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, milk, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until smooth.
- Add the carrots and onions to pasta. Gently toss to evenly distribute.
- Add ½ of the dressing to the macaroni mixture, and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let stand for a few minutes to allow pasta to soak up the dressing.
- Add the remaining half of the dressing and stir to fully coat. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.
- Cover the bowl with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for about 2 to 3 hours to completely chill and the flavors to meld. Serve cold.
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Notes
- Toss the macaroni with the apple cider vinegar while still hot and let stand for about 10 to 15 minutes to cool before adding the rest of the ingredients.
- The salad will be soupy in the beginning, but will soak up the dressing at it stands.
- If you want to add meat, toss in cubed Spam.
Nutrition Information
Calories
618kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
518mg
(22%)
Potassium
191mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1398IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 618
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 618kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 518mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1398IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.