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Authentic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
This Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is the real deal. A no-frills, creamy mac salad that is the perfect side dish for any BBQ or Luau!
Original recipe: favfamilyrecipes.com
- Yield:
- 18 servings
- Prep:
- 20 min
- Cook:
- 15 min
- Total:
- 35 min
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Ingredients
- 1 pound macaroni
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 carrots, (shredded)
- ¼ cup shredded onion ((optional))
- 2 ½ cups Mayonnaise (Best Foods or Hellman's mayonnaise (no substitutes!))
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- kosher salt, (to taste)
- ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Rinse under cold water until completely cool. Drain well and place in a large bowl.
- Sprinkle on vinegar. Add carrot and onion. Toss together until well combined. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, or until cooled.
- In a separate, small bowl, whisk together mayo, milk, and sugar. Fold the mayo mixture into the macaroni until all the noodles are evenly coated. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (best if overnight).
- Gently stir before serving, add a little more milk if needed, no more than a tablespoon or two.