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This Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is the perfect side dish for summer!

This Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is the perfect side dish for the upcoming warmer weather.  This macaroni salad is light, creamy and has a perfectly tangy, sweet dressing.  This pasta salad is simple and delicious.  Elbow pasta, mayonnaise, milk, sugar, apple cider vinegar, carrots and green onion make up this delicious, refreshing salad.

There is nothing I love more an easy summer side dish that I can just throw together quickly that gets better as it is sits.

I love that this pasta salad comes together in minutes and it just packed full of flavor and delicious ingredients. Whenever I find a new summer side dish that can be made ahead I love it!  

This classic hawaiian macaroni salad recipe is simple, easy to make and a great side dish to any cookout or dinner this summer.

Summer is full of cookouts and bbqs and pool parties and this Hawaiian style macaroni salad is always a hit.  A change up from the classic macaroni salad that you are used to. 

This pasta salad is full of flavor and a true make ahead dish.  The longer this sits the better and better it gets.  This can definitely be made the day before.  I like to make it at the beginning of the week and eat on it all week long. 

I love that you can customize this to your taste and likes.  You can add more veggies, make it spicy, you can totally make this recipe your own.

There are many recipes online for authentic hawaiian macaroni salad, I chose to make this one and we love it!

This pasta salad makes a ton and can easily be doubled if you are serving a crowd.  It is perfect for all those summer parties and everyone will be asking you for the recipe. This is a simple recipe with simple ingredients.  

This simple pasta salad will be the hit of your summer cookout.

This is usually served on a lunch plate with teriyaki chicken, kalua pork or you could even serve it with some huli huli chicken. This is a popular side dish on a Hawaiian plate lunch.

Next time you want a spectacular side dish that will wow everyone try this Hawaiian mac salad! It is sure to impress.

I promise everyone will love this Hawaiian Macaroni Salad. 

You will want to make this pasta salad again and again! We do!

You will love this recipe because it is

• Easy and fast.
• Family friendly.
• Make ahead dish.
• Full of flavor.
• Totally customizable.
• Easy recipe.

Gather your ingredients.

Add the ingredients to the bowl.

Add the macaroni.

Stir everything together.

What else can I add to this?

This is a base recipe and you can add anything you like it like celery, grated sweet onion or hard-boiled eggs.

Can I change the pasta shape?

Definitely.  I would just go with a short pasta cut.

Can I make this more spicy?

You can add red pepper flakes or jalapenos. 

 

Ingredients used for this creamy pasta salad

Elbow macaroni noodles- I like to use the dry elbow macaroni jumbo kind but you can use any small pasta shape you like.
Mayonnaise- This is the base of the macaroni salad so use a good quality mayonnaise for the creamy dressing.
Milk- You just need a bit to thin out the sauce. I like to use whole milk.
Apple cider vinegar- This adds a great tangy dressing to the macaroni salad. 
Sugar-  Adds a bit of sweetness that sets this pasta salad apart from the others. 
Salt and black pepper- You can add these to your taste.
Carrot- Shredded.  This adds sweetness and crunch to the macaroni salad.
Scallions- Green onions add a subtle onion flavor and color this salad.

How to make this Hawaiian Pasta Salad

 

1. FULL RECIPE BELOW
2. Boil your pasta according to the package directions till al dente. Drain noodles and set aside. 
3. In a large bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. 
4. Add the hot pasta, carrots, and green onions.
5. Give everything a good stir to combine. 
6. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to cool.  The longer this sits the better! I love eating it the next day.
7. Store leftovers in an airtight container container for up to 3 days.

Want more Summer Side Dishes? Check these out!

• Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
• Hoagie Dip
• Deviled Egg Potato Salad
• Homemade Hawaiian Rolls
• Tuna Pasta Salad

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Chill Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

This Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is the perfect side dish for the upcoming warmer weather.  This macaroni salad is light, creamy and has a perfectly tangy, sweet dressing.  This pasta salad is simple and delicious.  Elbow pasta, mayonnaise, milk, sugar, apple cider vinegar, carrots and green onion make up this delicious, refreshing salad.

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Ingredients

• 8 ounces elbow macaroni noodles, I like to use the jumbo kind
• 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 4 scallions, sliced

Instructions

1. Boil your pasta according to the box directions. Drain and set aside. 
2. In a large bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. 
3. Add the pasta, carrots, and green onions.
4. Stir everything to combine. 
5. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to cool.  The longer this sits the better! 

Notes

• Keep leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days.
• You can use any short pasta you like.
• You can add celery or grated onion or boiled egg if you like.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 391Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 28gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 663mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 3g