A bowl or two of this cold Hawaiian Macaroni Salad keeps me full and refreshed in this hot weather. Nothing extravagant, just a simple recipe with basic ingredients that you can make any time for a quick snacking or side dish. Aah! Simply satisfying! It’s like my happy pill, especially when I eat it with the whole family. We love to pair it with a Shrimp Po’Boy or Grilled Cheese Sandwich and a glass of our favorite juice for the best comfort food lunch combo. Oh yes!
Recipe Ingredients
You can enjoy a hearty and refreshing macaroni salad made with these simple and affordable ingredients below.
How to Make Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Make the Salad Dressing
Cook the Macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and place it in a large mixing bowl. Add the apple cider vinegar while the macaroni is hot. Mix it gently and set it aside.Combine – In a separate bowl, combine the dressing ingredients: mayonnaise, milk (start with 1 cup, and add as needed for the desired consistency), sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is well incorporated. Set aside. (Photos 1-2)
Mixing the Salad
Add the Veggies – Put the onion, carrot, celery, and green onion in the bowl of macaroni. (Photo 3)Dress It – Pour the salad dressing over it and mix until everything is evenly coated. (Photos 4-6)Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Recipe Variations
Tips for Perfect Pasta
Serving and Storage Instructions
This recipe does better with a little patience. Let it chill about two hours before serving, or you can make it the day before to really let the flavors meld. Store the Hawaiian macaroni salad in an airtight container to ensure freshness. It should last for four days. I don’t recommend freezing it, though you can do so for a week or two. Freezing changes the texture of the pasta and typically turns raw veggies into mush.
What to Serve with Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
The traditional street-food lunch menu includes barbecued ribs, rice, macaroni salad, and greens. But you can pair this appetizing Hawaiian mac salad with these mouthwatering recipes to make it more filling and satisfying.
Country-Style RibsTossed SaladEasy Collard GreensSmoked Pork Chops
More Satisfying Pasta Recipes to Try
Creamy Chicken Pasta SaladEasy Pasta SaladMacaroni SaladSausage and PastaTaco Pasta
Conclusion
Ahhh, this hearty Hawaiian salad recipe always is the first to disappear at family gatherings. What unique ingredient do you like to add to your standby macaroni salad recipe? Reach out and let me know.❤️
Watch How to Make It
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