5 from 2 votes

Hawaiian Mac Salad

By: Julia Pacheco
Hawaiian Mac Salad pairs tender macaroni with a creamy, slightly sweet dressing for a classic island-style side dish.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 8 oz dry elbow macaroni noodles
  • 1 large carrot, grated
  • 3 tbs grated onion
  • 1 tbs apple cider vinegar

Dressing:

  • 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbs milk
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions 

  • To a large pot of boiling water on the stove add the pasta and cook according to the box instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool down.
  • Add pasta to a large bowl add the grated carrot, onion, and apple cider vinegar in the bowl. Stir well. Set to the side.
  • To a small bowl add all of the dressing ingredients and whisk to combine. Add this dressing into the bowl with the pasta. Stir to combine the ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 503mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2044IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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1 Comment

  1. Cassie says:

    5 stars

    Have made this twice for the family now, I make a double batch and we eat it all week! I add corn for a bit of extra veg!

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