Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
This easy Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is one of those classic side dishes meant for summer cookouts and backyard barbecues. This Hawaiian Mac Salad recipe sticks to the basics with shredded carrots, green and white onion, and a creamy, tangy mayonnaise dressing.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup finely grated white onion
- 3 scallions sliced
- 2 large carrots grated
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1½ teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to cook pasta
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until very tender, about 1 to 2 minutes longer than boxed instructions. Drain and rinse.
- Transfer slightly warm macaroni to a large bowl and toss with ¼ cup apple cider vinegar. Let rest while you make the dressing.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Add grated onion, sliced scallions, and grated carrot to the macaroni. Stir in dressing until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight, before serving.