Taste of Paradise: Viral Hawaiian Macaroni Salad!
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad: Make this iconic island side dish! Creamy, tangy, loaded with fresh veggies. Perfect for BBQs and gatherings. Easy recipe!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup grated yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 large shredded carrot
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ¼ cup chopped green onion
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to the package directions, opting for slightly overcooked instead of al dente (it is better for pasta salad this way). Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, grated onion, vinegar, and sugar.
- Gently stir in the macaroni, carrot, celery, and green onion until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Stir and adjust seasoning before serving.
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Notes
- Cook macaroni slightly past al dente and rinse well with cold water. This prevents it from becoming mushy and absorbing all the dressing.
- Grate the onion finely or use a microplane to distribute its flavor evenly without large chunks.
- Let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Grate the onion finely or use a microplane to distribute its flavor evenly without large chunks.
- Let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.