Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
This Hawaiian Macaroni Salad tastes as if it came from the islands with its creamy, tangy, and savory flavors! This easy macaroni salad is ideal for barbecues, picnics, or luaus.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¾ cup carrots (shredded)
- 3 tbsp onion (shredded)
- 2 cups mayonnaise (Use Best Foods)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to the directions on the package. Drain and add to a large bowl. Add apple cider vinegar, carrots, and onions, stir until well coated. Set aside and allow the pasta to cool for 15 minutes.
- Add mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, sugar, pepper, and salt to a medium bowl. Mix until well combined. Pour over macaroni and gently fold until noodles are coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Stir before serving and garnish with green onions.
Notes
Optional add-ins:
- Diced hard boiled eggs
- Diced ham
- Diced celery
- Peas
- Chopped bacon
- Pineapple chunks
- Hawaiian macaroni salad can be enhanced by using elbow macaroni due to its small size and ability to retain the creamy dressing. However, other types of small pasta such as shells or rotini can also be utilized in the dish.
- To achieve the best flavor, it is recommended to refrigerate macaroni salad for 2-3 hours to allow it to chill completely. This will help the flavors to infuse together and the ingredients to absorb the dressing, resulting in a more cohesive and delicious salad.
- Leftover macaroni salad can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days. However, as the salad sits, the pasta may absorb the dressing, resulting in a drier texture. To rehydrate the salad, you may need to add more mayo or sour cream and give it a good stir before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 424kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 6gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 347mgPotassium: 155mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1460IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
*All nutrition information provided is automatically calculated and is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact numbers on your ingredients, I would recommend calculating them with your prefered nutrition calculator.
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