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Classic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad Recipe

The fatty and plump Macaroni Hawaiian salad a low-cost and quick recipe to serve with a flavorful and tasty barbecue or rice dish
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Hawaiian
Servings 4
Calories 356 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Strainer
  • vegetable peeler
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

DRESSING

  • 140 g (⅔ c) Best Foods mayonnaise or Hellman's
  • ¼ fl oz (½ tbsp) apple cider vinegar
  • 7 g (1 ½ tsp) white granulated sugar
  • 40 g (3 tbsp) yellow onion (⅛ medium sized) minced
  • 21 g (¼ c) carrot (½ medium sized) cut into thin strips

MACARONI

  • 64 fl oz (8 c) filtered water for boiling
  • 115 g (1 ¼ c) dried large macaroni
  • 6 g (2 tsp) salt for seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Make the dressing in the bowl of a large size, combine the dressing ingredients with a spatula or spoon to combine all the ingredients evenly. Set aside.
  • In a pot, mix the salt and water, and bring to a simmer on high temperatures.
  • Once it reaches a boil Add the macaroni, and reduce the heat to ensure a steady boil, but not until the sauce is spraying all over. Cook for 8 to 9 minutes. Check the pasta every 30 seconds after 7 minutes to ensure it's not overcooked. When the pasta is tender but not mushy, remove the pasta from the water but do not rinse the pasta.
  • After about 30 seconds of letting the pasta cool and then add it directly into the salad dressing.
  • Mix until pasta has been coated.Taste test the dish and add salt if you are satisfied. Serve right away or chill to serve cold.
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