Creamy Hawaiian Macaroni Salad Your BBQ Must-Have

This Creamy Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is a nostalgic BBQ staple, featuring tender macaroni in a sweet mayonnaise dressing that's perfect for gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Chill Time 4

Total Time 6 5

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: Hawaiian

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

8 oz Elbow Macaroni Tender and hearty.
1 tbsp Cider Vinegar Add while pasta is warm.
1 cup Carrots Finely shredded.
1 small Onion Diced, can substitute with green onions.

For the Dressing

1 cup Mayonnaise Use Hellmann’s for authentic flavor.
1 tbsp Milk To loosen the mayo.
1 tbsp Sugar Adjust to taste.
1 tsp Garlic Powder Can use fresh garlic for bolder flavor.
1 tsp Salt To taste.
1/4 tsp Pepper Freshly ground preferred.

Optional Add-Ins

1 cup Chopped Celery For extra crunch.
1 cup Diced Chicken or Crab Amp up protein if desired.

Equipment

Large Pot
mixing bowl
spatula
whisk

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cook elbow macaroni in salted water for 8-10 minutes, drain, and rinse under cold water.
Finely shred carrots and dice onions. Fold into cooled macaroni with cider vinegar.
Whisk mayonnaise, milk, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create dressing.
Combine dressing with macaroni mixture and fold until evenly coated.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Stir before serving; adjust consistency with milk if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for potlucks and gatherings. Recommended to chill overnight for best flavor.

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