{"id":"69c32dfb-aacd-48fe-b639-8c9366afc4ba","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/69c32dfb-aacd-48fe-b639-8c9366afc4ba","source_url":"https://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/authentic-hawaiian-macaroni-salad/","title":"Authentic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad","description":"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!","servings":18,"servings_text":"18","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT15M","total_time":"PT35M","image_url":"https://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Hawaiian-Macaroni-Salad-2-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 pound macaroni","item":"macaroni","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar","item":"apple cider vinegar","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 carrots, (shredded)","item":"carrots,","quantity":2,"preparation":"shredded"},{"text":"¼ cup shredded onion ((optional))","item":"shredded onion ((optional))","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 ½ cups Mayonnaise (Best Foods or Hellman's mayonnaise (no substitutes!))","item":"Mayonnaise (Best Foods or Hellman's mayonnaise (no substitutes!))","quantity":2.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¼ cup milk","item":"milk","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 teaspoon sugar","item":"sugar","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"kosher salt, (to taste)","item":"kosher salt,","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"ground black pepper, to taste","item":"ground black pepper","preparation":"to taste"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Cook macaroni according to package directions. Rinse under cold water until completely cool. Drain well and place in a large bowl."},{"number":2,"text":"Sprinkle on vinegar. Add carrot and onion. Toss together until well combined. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, or until cooled."},{"number":3,"text":"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."},{"number":4,"text":"Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (best if overnight)."},{"number":5,"text":"Gently stir before serving, add a little more milk if needed, no more than a tablespoon or two."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:58:25.558625+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:58:25.558625+00:00"}