Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
This Hawaiian macaroni salad is a deliciouscreamy pasta salad that makes that perfect side dish to accompany abarbecue. It’s a classic, simple saladmade with macaroni elbows, shredded carrot, celery and green onions.The salad is finished with a perfectly creamymayonnaise based dressing.
Servings: 8 as a side
Equipment
- Large saucepan
- Colander
- 1 x large mixing bowl
- 1 x smaller mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- Salad
- 1 lb. dried macaroni elbows
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni elbows according to packet directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- To make the dressing, add the mayonnaise, milk, apple cider vinegar and granulated sugar to a smaller mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooled pasta to a large mixing bowl along with the shredded carrot, chopped celery and sliced green onions.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, and stir until well combined and everything is coated in the dressing.
- Transfer the salad to a serving bowl before serving.
Notes
• Stir a drizzle of olive oil through the cooked pasta to help prevent it from sticking as it cools.
• Other vegetables can be added to the salad, such as chopped bell pepper or corn kernels.
• Other vegetables can be added to the salad, such as chopped bell pepper or corn kernels.