Classic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Classic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

from foodfolksandfun.net
75 min
12 servings

This Classic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad recipe has a delicious creamy dressing that’s tangy, sweet, and totally addicting! It’s great for summer cookouts or anytime!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 2 cups mayonnaise (Duke’s if you can find it)
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons grated yellow onion
  • 1 Tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 5 green onions (white and green parts sliced thin)
  • 2 large celery ribs (chopped into 1/4-inch pieces)
  • 1 cup grated carrots

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl whisk together the half-and-half, mayonnaise, grated onion, dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 teaspoons of pepper until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.

  2. 2

    Cook the macaroni as per the package instructions, except add 5 minutes to the cooking time on the package instructions (you want the macaroni to be very soft and plump so it absorbs the dressing better). Drain the macaroni into a colander and then dump it back into the pot. Add in the apple cider vinegar and stir until the pasta absorbs the vinegar. Cover the pot with a lid and cool for 20 minutes at room temperature.

  3. 3

    Add half of the dressing and stir to combine. Then, cover the lid and cool for another 20 minutes.