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Traditional Hawaiian Pasta Salad in a serving bowl

Traditional Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is a traditional simple Hawaiian pasta salad. It's a no-frills mac salad made with simple ingredients and it's a family favorite!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 477 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 carrots shredded
  • 1/4 cup green onions minced optional
  • 2 1/2 cups Mayonnaise Best Foods Hellman's or Dukes mayonnaise (no substitutes!)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Rinse and drain well and place macaroni in a large bowl (I like to use a bowl with a lid so I can easily refrigerate to chill)
  • While macaroni is still hot, sprinkle vinegar over the top and quickly stir pasta. Add grated carrots and onion. Toss together until well combined. Allow to cool about 10-15 minutes.
  • Add mayonnaise, milk, and sugar. Salt and pepper to taste. Stir until all the noodles are evenly coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours (best if overnight). Gently stir a little more milk in before serving if needed,no more than a tablespoon or two. Garnish with chopped green onion.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 477kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 36gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 405mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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