HAWAIIAN STYLE MACARONI SALAD

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It seems that the "trick" to authentic Hawaiian macaroni salad (a staple of Plate Lunches on the Islands) is to add the vinegar to the warm noodles. That being said, there are umpteen versions of Macaroni Salad - this is a combination of some popular ones but making a smaller batch. (Cooking time includes cooling time plus the 15...

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 2h45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb elbow macaroni, cooked until soft
2 Tbsp cider vinegar
2 Tbsp onion, grated
1/4 c carrot, shredded
1/4 c celery, minced
1 c mayonnaise (hellman's or best foods if possible)
1/4 c milk (start with half that and add more later, if too dry)
1 tsp sugar
1/2 - 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/8 tsp white pepper
green onion or parsley, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Cook macaroni until soft and fat - rinse and drain and place in large bowl. While still warm, add vinegar and stir to combine. (Use a rubble spatula.) Let cool to room temperature.
  • 2. In small bowl, stir mayonnaise, half of the milk and seasonings together.
  • 3. Stir veggies and mayonnaise mixture gently into macaroni. Garnish with chopped green onion or parsley, if desired. Chill 2 hrs to overnight. (If it seems too dry when serving add a little extra mayo mixed with a bit of milk.)

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