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Classic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

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  • Author: chloe
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A creamy and flavorful macaroni salad that captures the essence of summer picnics and family gatherings.


Ingredients

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 and 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded yellow onion
  • 1 large carrot, shredded


Instructions

  1. Cook the macaroni according to the package. Strain and rinse it with cold water and then transfer it to a large bowl.
  2. Combine in a separate bowl the mayonnaise, milk, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Fold in the grated onion and carrot into the dressing mixture.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta and mix until it is fully incorporated.
  5. Cover and refrigerate the salad for up to 1 hour before serving. If the noodles have absorbed much of the dressing, just mix in a couple of tablespoons of milk.

Notes

For enhanced flavor, let the salad sit in the fridge for a few hours before serving. Adjust seasoning to taste for the right balance of sweetness and acidity.