Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

This Hawaiian Macaroni Salad features creamy dressing and fresh vegetables, making it a perfect side dish for summer gatherings.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Chilling Time 4

Total Time 4 40

Course Salad

Cuisine Hawaiian

Servings servings

Calories 478 kcal

Equipment

Pot
large bowl
Small bowl

Ingredients

Pasta and Vegetables

1 lb uncooked elbow macaroni
0.5 cup grated carrots about 1 large carrot
0.5 cup chopped yellow onion
1 cup chopped scallions (green onion) about 6 stalks
2 ribs celery chopped small (about ¾ cup)
2 tablespoon white vinegar

Dressing

2 cups mayonnaise or miracle whip
0.25 cup milk
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoon dried minced onion
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Preparation

Cook 1 lb elbow macaroni in a pot of boiling water according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and drain.
In a small bowl together the dressing: Add 2 cups mayonnaise, ¼ cup milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 teaspoon dried minced onion, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Mix together and set aside.
Add the 1 lb cold cooked pasta, ½ cup grated carrots, ½ cup chopped onion, 1 cup scallions (green onions), and 2 chopped celery ribs to a large bowl. Drizzle the white vinegar overtop and toss everything together.
Now pour the creamy dressing over top and mix the salad together.
Cover the salad and let chill in the fridge for minimum 4 hours. Give a quick stir just before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, let the salad chill longer than 4 hours if possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 478kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 7gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 384mgPotassium: 189mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1183IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg

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