Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Creamy and crunchy with a hint of sweetness, you will love this quick and easy Hawaiian Macaroni Salad recipe. A great BBQ side dish!
Ingredients
- 1 pound macaroni pasta
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 carrots (grated)
- 1/4 cup yellow onion (shredded or finely chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
Coleslaw Dressing
- 2 1/2 cups Mayonnaise (Best Foods or Hellman's highly recommended)
- 1/2 cup half and half (if desired you can add an additional 1/4 cup of half and half to thin the dressing )
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- pinch pepper (can increase or leave out if desired)
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente pasta. Drain and place into a large bowl.
- While macaroni is still hot, add vinegar, carrot, celery and onion. Mix together until combined.
- Cover macaroni and place in refrigerator for 15 minutes, or until cooled.
- In a medium size bowl, combine mayonnaise, half and half, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Add mayonnaise mixture to the macaroni mixture and gently mix together until all macaroni noodles are coated in the dressing mixture.
- Cover and place in refrigerator for at least four hours. If possible chill overnight prior to serving.
- If needed after chilling, a tablespoon or two of additional half and half can be added to Hawaiian Macaroni Salad to achieve desired texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 6gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 510mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2617IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.