Traditional Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
A creamy, nostalgic macaroni salad with fresh vegetables, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in boiling water until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Combine the cooled macaroni with mayonnaise, celery, carrots, onion, and vinegar in a large bowl.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add optional chopped green onions for extra flavor and color.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld.
Notes
This salad pairs well with grilled meats and can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg