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Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Easy Hawaiian macaroni salad with carrots and a creamy, tangy dressing. The perfect chilled side for potlucks and plate lunches.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Hawaiian mac salad, Hawaiian macaroni salad, Hawaiian macaroni salad recipe, Hawaiian plate lunch, Hawaiian side dish
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
Servings 10
Calories 484kcal
- 16 ounces Elbow macaroni
- 2 cups Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Whole milk
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 cup Grated carrot
- ¼ cup Grated sweet onion
- 1 bunch Green onions greens only, finely chopped
Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Make sure to salt your water with 2 teaspoons of salt for added flavor.
Once the pasta is al dente, drain the water and rinse pasta under cold water. Let the pasta drain thoroughly before proceeding to the next step.
Once drained add the cooked pasta, mayonnaise, milk, rice vinegar, salt, grated carrot, grated sweet onion, and green onion to a large bowl.
Gently toss together until the pasta is well coated.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let it chill before serving.
Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 415mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2201IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg