Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
A creamy and tangy Hawaiian-inspired macaroni salad that’s perfect for summer barbecues and potlucks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni: Boil a large pot of salted water, add elbow macaroni, and cook for 8 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the creamy dressing: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and apple cider vinegar, stirring until well-blended.
- Mix in the veggies: Add grated carrot and onion to the dressing and gently fold them in.
- Combine pasta with the dressing: Stir in the cooled macaroni gently to coat it with the mayonnaise mix.
- Season to perfection: Sprinkle salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Chill before serving: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider adding peas or fresh diced bell peppers. You can substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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