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Mom’s Hawaiian Mac Salad

A creamy, tangy Hawaiian-style macaroni salad made with simple ingredients and ready in 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 0.5 cup carrots grated
  • 0.25 cup onion optional
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowls
  • Colander
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook macaroni until very soft, then drain.
  2. Whisk together dressing ingredients.
  3. Mix warm pasta with dressing.
  4. Add carrots and onions, stir well.
  5. Chill before serving.

Notes

Best served chilled for authentic flavor and texture.