Hawaiian Mac Salad
Hawaiian Mac Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon salt, for cooking water, or as needed
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup carrot, grated and chopped into smaller pieces
- 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 cups mayonnaise, heavy duty recommended for creamier taste
- 1 tablespoon seasoning blend, such as garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and a pinch of sugar
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package directions until al dente.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Once the macaroni is cooked, drain it thoroughly in a colander. Do not rinse the noodles.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
While the macaroni cooks, prepare the vegetables: finely chop the onion, grate the carrots and chop them into smaller pieces, and chop the scallions.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Transfer the hot, drained elbow macaroni to the biggest mixing bowl you have.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add the apple cider vinegar to the macaroni and toss gently to coat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Add the 3 cups of mayonnaise and the seasoning blend to the macaroni.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Mix these ingredients well with the macaroni until everything is evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Pour in the 1 1/2 cups of whole milk.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Mix again until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the mixture is creamy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Add the chopped onions, grated and chopped carrots, and chopped scallions to the macaroni mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Mix all the components well until everything is evenly distributed throughout the salad.
⏱️ 2 min
- 12
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and store the mac salad in the refrigerator overnight (or for at least 8 hours) for the best results, allowing the flavors to meld and the macaroni to absorb the dressing.
⏱️ 480 min
- 13
Before serving, give the mac salad a good mix to ensure it's creamy, as it may appear a little dry after refrigeration. If desired, you can add a splash more milk or mayonnaise to reach your preferred consistency.
⏱️ 1 min
- 14
Serve chilled with some rice and your favorite grilled meats for a complete Hawaiian-inspired meal.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Hawaiian Mac Salad
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon salt, for cooking water, or as needed
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup carrot, grated and chopped into smaller pieces
- 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 cups mayonnaise, heavy duty recommended for creamier taste
- 1 tablespoon seasoning blend, such as garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and a pinch of sugar
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package directions until al dente.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Once the macaroni is cooked, drain it thoroughly in a colander. Do not rinse the noodles.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
While the macaroni cooks, prepare the vegetables: finely chop the onion, grate the carrots and chop them into smaller pieces, and chop the scallions.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Transfer the hot, drained elbow macaroni to the biggest mixing bowl you have.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add the apple cider vinegar to the macaroni and toss gently to coat.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Add the 3 cups of mayonnaise and the seasoning blend to the macaroni.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Mix these ingredients well with the macaroni until everything is evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Pour in the 1 1/2 cups of whole milk.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Mix again until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the mixture is creamy.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Add the chopped onions, grated and chopped carrots, and chopped scallions to the macaroni mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Mix all the components well until everything is evenly distributed throughout the salad.
⏱️ 2 min - 12
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and store the mac salad in the refrigerator overnight (or for at least 8 hours) for the best results, allowing the flavors to meld and the macaroni to absorb the dressing.
⏱️ 480 min - 13
Before serving, give the mac salad a good mix to ensure it's creamy, as it may appear a little dry after refrigeration. If desired, you can add a splash more milk or mayonnaise to reach your preferred consistency.
⏱️ 1 min - 14
Serve chilled with some rice and your favorite grilled meats for a complete Hawaiian-inspired meal.
⏱️ 1 min