Milk – A little milk is also added, to avoid drying out of the pasta. Do not substitute it with the miracle whip. Use full-fat mayo for the best Hawaiian Mac Salad ever. Mayonnaise – This is the key ingredient of this salad. Add the vinegar when the pasta is still hot, it absorbs the flavor better. I like to sightly overcook it as it blends well with the creamy mayo.Īpple Cider Vinegar – This boiled pasta is mixed with apple cider vinegar, which adds a nice tang to this pasta. Macaroni – Elbow macaroni is boiled as per the packet instructions. Use the best quality mayonnaise and see the difference it makes to your recipe. This salad is all about a good mayonnaise, so do not substitute it with a miracle whip.
While making Hawaiian-style macaroni salad, I like to slightly overcook the macaroni, as it blends in really well with the mayonnaise. You can add pineapple, grilled chicken, or cooked shrimp to this salad for a variation. Hawaiian mac salad is creamy, slightly sweet, tangy, and crunchy from all the veggies added to it. Just cook the macaroni and mix with other ingredients in a big bowl and you are done. This authentic Hawaiian mac salad comes together in just 15 minutes. This creamy salad has a mayonnaise-based dressing and is perfect to make as a side dish for summer cookouts, picnics, potlucks, and brunches. Hawaiian macaroni salad is a traditional salad served in Hawaiian BBQ restaurants serving plate lunches and in Luau. If you like to get more Salad recipes, here are some of my other favorites – Cucumber Avocado Salad, Som Tam Salad, Cranberry Chicken Salad, Ramen Noodle Salad, Malaysian Mango Salad, and Broccoli Apple Salad. Serve this traditional mayonnaise-based salad for potlucks or picnics. Make this creamy, comforting Hawaiian macaroni salad in just 15 minutes using basic pantry ingredients.