Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Hawaiian

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

A creamy, tangy salad where al dente macaroni meets tangy mayonnaise, sweet onion, and grated carrot.

Easy45 min

Where it comes from

Rooted in the post-war lunch counters of Honolulu, this salad became a staple of the plate lunch, offering a cooling counterpoint to the protein.

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How it's made

  1. 1

    Cook macaroni until just tender, then drain.

  2. 2

    Mix mayonnaise with a splash of apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt.

  3. 3

    Add grated carrot and finely chopped onion to the mayonnaise mixture.

  4. 4

    Fold in the cooked macaroni until well coated.

  5. 5

    Chill before serving to meld flavors.

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