Description
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad, also known as Mac Salad, captures the essence of summertime gatherings with its creamy and tangy profile. This delightful dish combines tender elbow macaroni with a luscious mayonnaise dressing, enriched by the freshness of grated carrots and onions. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or simply as a side to any meal, it’s customizable to suit your taste. Add in sweet peas or diced bell peppers for extra crunch and nutrition. Best of all, this salad only gets better when made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Enjoy this easy-to-make classic that’s sure to impress family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dry elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons grated onion
- 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 carrot (peeled and grated)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente according to package directions. Drain well and transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle apple cider vinegar over the macaroni and mix in the grated carrot and onion. Allow it to cool for about 10-15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, and sugar until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the cooled macaroni mixture and stir until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 269
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 288mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg