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Every plate lunch in Hawaii includes a scoop of Hawaiian Style Macaroni Salad. It's very basic, but that's what makes it so good.

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Libby with Lemony Thyme
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is simple and satisfying with a delicious mayonnaise dressing. You can easily double this recipe.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Dressing

  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Macaroni Salad

  • 1/2 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup carrot finely grated
  • 1 Tablespoon onion grated
  • 2 scallion thinly sliced

Instructions
 

For the Salad Dressing

  • Whisk together dressing ingredients. Makes 2 cups.

For the Macaroni Salad

  • Prepare the pasta accoring to package instructions, drain and allow to cool to room temperature. Toss cooked macaroni with shredded carrot, onion, and green onion. Pour 1 1/2 cups of dressing over pasta mixture and stir to fully coat. Reserve 1/2 cup of dressing to add just before serving as pasta will absorb some as it sits.