Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of Classic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad, a perfect blend of creamy and tangy flavors that will elevate any gathering. This delightful side dish combines tender elbow macaroni with a rich dressing made from mayonnaise, milk, and a hint of apple cider vinegar. Whether it’s for a summer picnic or a family BBQ, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress your guests with its vibrant ingredients like shredded carrots and onions. Plus, it’s versatile—feel free to customize it with your favorite add-ins! Serve it alongside grilled meats or enjoy it as a light meal on its own. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this macaroni salad is destined to become a go-to recipe in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup shredded yellow onion
- 1 large carrot, shredded
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth. Fold in shredded onion and carrot.
- Combine the cooled macaroni with the dressing in a large bowl until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately ¾ cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg