Ingredients
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1 pound macaroni
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2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
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2 Carrotsshredded
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1/4 cup Onionshredded (optional)
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2 1/2 cups Mayonnaise Best Foodsor Hellman's mayonnaise (no substitutes!)
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1/4 cup Milk
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2 teaspoon Sugar
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kosher salt and pepperto taste
Directions
Hawaiian macaroni salad is pretty much just macaroni, carrot, mayonnaise, and salt and pepper. There are a few other ingredients you can add like celery, extra onion, potatoes, fresh crab, or relish, but the basic recipe is my favorite. It’s a filling and inexpensive dish that is easy to make and is often served as a lunchtime side.
How to Make Authentic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad:
- Cook the macaroni according to the directions on the packet.
- Drain well and place the macaroni in a large bowl.
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While the macaroni is still hot, sprinkle on the vinegar and add the carrot and onion.
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Toss together until well combined. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, or until cooled.
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In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk together the mayo, milk, and sugar.
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Fold the mayo mixture into the macaroni until all the noodles are evenly coated.
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Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (best overnight).
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Gently stir before serving, adding a little more milk if needed, no more than a tablespoon or two.
