Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Name: Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar, divided; 2 cups mayonnaise; 1/4 cup 2% milk; 1 large carrot, grated; 1 celery rib, finely chopped, optional; 2 tablespoons grated onion; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; Chopped green onions, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

One bite of this Hawaiian macaroni salad and you'll understand why it's an island favorite! Tender macaroni combines with a super creamy dressing and grated carrots in this no-frills pasta salad recipe.

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons cider vinegar, divided
2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 large carrot, grated
1 celery rib, finely chopped, optional
2 tablespoons grated onion
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Chopped green onions, optional

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Toss macaroni with 1 tablespoon vinegar; cool completely.
For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar and next 8 ingredients. Add pasta to a large serving bowl. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. If desired, garnish with green onions.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 464 calories, 33g fat (5g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 353mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

I had to figure out how to make Hawaiian macaroni salad at home because my husband was getting tired of ordering enough for our whole family from a local restaurant. Sometimes I use green onions and serve the salad with a drizzle of teriyaki sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. —Blaine Kahle, Florence, Oregon

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