Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
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Ingredients
- 1 c whole milk
- 1 c mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 t brown sugar
- salt
- pepper
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1/4 c cider vinegar
- 2 green onions, sliced thin
- 1 small carrot, peeled and grated
- 1 small celery rib, chopped fine
Instructions
- Whisk 3/4 c milk, 1/2 c mayonnaise, sugar, 1/4 t salt, and 1 t pepper in bowl.
- Meanwhile, bring 2 quarts water to boil in large pot.
- Add 1 1/2 t salt and pasta, and cook until very soft, about 15 minutes.
- Drain pasta and return to pot.
- Add vinegar and toss until absorbed.
- Transfer to bowl.
- Cool pasta 10 minutes, then stir in dressing until pasta is well coated. Cool completely.
- Add green onions, carrot, celery, remaining 1/4 c milk, and remaining 1/2 c mayonnaise to bowl with pasta mixture and stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour, up to 2 days.
- Serve.
Serves: 4 to 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish,Salad
Type of Food: Pasta Salad,Vegetarian
Ethnicity/Origin: Hawaiian
Key Ingredient: Pasta,Mayonnaise,Carrots
Difficulty: 1 - Easy
Make Ahead: Yes
Prep Method: Stovetop
Themes/Holidays: Luau