Hawaiian Macaroni Salad with Potatoes + VIDEO
Hawaiian Style Potato Macaroni Salad - A Hawaiian plate lunch special! Creamy macaroni salad with tender chunks of potato, sweet peas, and carrots mixed in.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Russet potatoes, (peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes)
- 12 ounces dried macaroni noodles
- 1/2 cup shredded onion
- 1 large carrot, (shredded)
- 10 ounces frozen peas
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 2 1/2 cups low fat mayonnaise
- 1 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- Salt (and pepper)
Directions
- 1
Cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large stock pot. Fill the pot with cold water until it is one inch over the top of the potatoes. Set the pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon salt. Then set the timer and cook the potatoes for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, stir in the macaroni noodles and continue boiling for 6-8 minutes, until the pasta is al dente.
- 2
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl mix the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish including juices, apple cider vinegar, mustard, allspice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Stir until smooth. Then use a grater to shred the onions and carrot.
- 3
Drain the potatoes and macaroni in a colander and place in a large salad bowl. Add in the onion, carrots, peas, and scallions. Pour the dressing over the top and mix until well combined.
- 4
Cover the potato macaroni salad and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. If you have time to make it ahead, it tastes even better on day two! Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week.