HAWAIIAN STYLE MACARONI SALAD

Macaroni salad is great for making ahead of time and eating as needed. I always love to make a big batch and take it to barbecues and pot lucks when we go. This Hawaiian style Macaroni salad is a tasty twist on the traditional macaroni salad. Make ahead and enjoy as lunch or a side dish through out the week. Make sure to keep refrigerated though!

Hawaiian-Style-Macaroni-Salad

HAWAIIAN STYLE MACARONI SALAD

Yields: 8 servings

Prep time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

1 pound elbow macaroni

½ cup apple cider vinegar

2 cups mayonnaise, divided

2 cups whole milk, divided

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 ½ teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

1 bunch scallions, sliced thin (about 5-7 scallions)

1 ½ cups shredded carrot

1 ½ cups minced celery

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add macaroni and cook until very soft (10-12 minutes). Drain, return to cooking pot immediately and toss with apple cider vinegar. Allow macaroni to cool for 10 minutes.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of the mayonnaise, 1 ½ cups of the whole milk, the brown sugar, salt, and pepper.

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3. Once the macaroni has cooled for 10 minutes, toss with the mixed sauce and let cool to room temperature.

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4. Once cool, fold in the chopped scallion, carrot, and celery. Whisk together the remaining 1 cup mayonnaise and ½ cup whole milk and pour over macaroni salad. Toss well to coat. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.

5. Chill in the refrigerator until cold.

This macaroni salad has a slightly tangy and sweet flavor. I have been told it’s a staple in Hawaiian-style box lunches or plate lunches.

Have you tried this recipe before? What did you think?

Comments

  1. Alexa Nernberg says

    Yummy! A great Spring and Summer salad. I might add some well-drained pineapple too. Thanks for sharing.

  2. cottagebunny says

    What a nice surprise to find this macaroni salad with that amazing dressing!!! I can't wait to try this because it's different that the norm and this is one of my favorite salads.

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