Authentic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Authentic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

from favfamilyrecipes.com
35 min

This Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is the real deal. A no-frills, creamy mac salad that is the perfect side dish for any BBQ or Luau!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 carrots (shredded)
  • 1/4 cup onion (shredded (optional))
  • 2 1/2 cups Mayonnaise (Best Foods or Hellman's mayonnaise (no substitutes!))
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoon sugar
  • kosher salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain well and place macaroni in a large bowl (I like to use a tupperware bowl with a lid so I can easily refrigerate later).

  2. 2

    While macaroni is still hot, sprinkle on vinegar and add carrot and onion. Toss together until well combined. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, or until cooled.

  3. 3

    In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk together mayo, milk, and sugar. Fold mayo mixture into the macaroni until all the noodles are evenly coated. Add salt and pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours (best if overnight). Gently stir before serving, add a little more milk if needed, no more than a tablespoon or two.