Hawaiian Macaroni Salad 🌺

Name: Hawaiian Macaroni Salad 🌺
Total time: 3600 s
Yield: 15 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Macaroni noodles (large elbow); 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar; 1/2 –1 cup Shredded carrot; 1 whole Onion, shredded; 2 1/2 cups Mayonnaise (Hellmann’s/Best Foods); 1/8 –1/4 cup Milk; 2 tsp White sugar; to taste Salt; to taste White pepper; 1/4-1/2 tsp MSG (optional)

Mad Cook @Madcooks

Washington State, USA

This authentic Hawaiian Macaroni salad is an island staple. It is rich, creamy, and made the traditional local way you’d find on the islands at any gathering. This is the kind of mac salad that tastes even better after chilling, once everything has fully absorbed into the pasta. #march2027 #macaroni #salad #sidedish

Mad Cook @Madcooks

Washington State, USA

Saved

Ingredients

1 hr

15 servings

1 lbMacaroni noodles (large elbow)
2 tbspApple cider vinegar
1/2–1 cup Shredded carrot
1whole Onion, shredded
2 1/2 cupsMayonnaise (Hellmann’s/Best Foods)
1/8–1/4 cup Milk
2 tspWhite sugar
to taste Salt
to taste White pepper
1/4-1/2 tspMSG (optional)

Saved

Steps

1 hr

1

Cook macaroni as directed. Rinse under cold water, drain well, and place in a large bowl.
2

Finely shred onion and carrot. Add to macaroni.
3

Sprinkle vinegar over macaroni and vegetables. Toss to combine. Chill 15–30 minutes.
4

In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, milk, and sugar.
5

Fold mayo mixture into macaroni until evenly coated. Season with salt and white pepper.
6

Cover and refrigerate at least 2–4 hours, or overnight.
7

Stir before serving. Add more milk or mayo if needed for texture.

Tips

Using Hellmann's (Best Foods) mayonnaise is essential for authentic flavor Hawaiian style Mac salad. I also recommend letting the salad rest for a few hours in the fridge or overnight as it enhances the taste. If needed to refresh the texture after sitting over night in the fridge add a little bit more milk or mayo.