Easy Hawaiian Macaroni Salad Recipe


Easy Hawaiian Macaroni Salad Recipe :-Hawaiian foods like mac salad are some of the most famous in the world. My mother, who was born and raised in Honolulu, makes the best Hawaiian Macaroni Salad this side of the ocean. With her simple recipe, you can make a creamy mayonnaise dressing with chopped carrot and fragrant spices. This is a great side dish for a classic plate lunch, summer cookouts, potlucks, and a lot more. Simple, delicious comfort food that will break your mouth!

Table of Contents

Easy Hawaiian Macaroni Salad Recipe

 

INGREDIENTS:

  • the short pasta of your choosing or eight ounces of dried elbow macaroni
  • 1 medium-sized carrot, peeled and shredded for your convenience
  • As well as being known as Best Foods Real Mayonnaise in Hawaii and on the West Coast, one cup of Hellman’s Real Mayonnaise is also suitable.
  • Granulated sugar, one teaspoon’s worth
  • half of a teaspoon of powdered garlic
  • 1/2 milligram of fresh onion powder
  • paprika, one-half of a point
  • An optional addition of up to a quarter of a teaspoon of cayenne pepper, kosher salt
  • ground black pepper is a quarter of a teaspoon of turmeric.

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Bring a big pot of water to a boil:
  • and then bring the macaroni to a boil. As soon as the water begins to boil, liberally salt it. After adding the pasta,
  • cook it until it reaches the al dente stage, as directed on the package. Remove the pasta from the water, then rinse it with cold water, and set it aside.
  • While the macaroni pasta for the Hawaiian macaroni salad is being drained, a large white double-handled saucepan is placed inside of a white
  • colander that is packed with al dente macaroni pasta. Additionally, there is a cream-colored oven mitt and a little wooden pinch bowl that is filled with kosher salt surrounding the pot. The pot is positioned on top of a surface that has a texture that is peach in hue.

 

  • Prepare the macaroni salad by putting a: Place the elbows that have been allowed to cool in a large mixing basin together with the grated carrot, mayonnaise, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne pepper (if you are using it). In accordance with your preferences,
  • season with one teaspoon of kosher salt and ground black pepper. Put everything together by stirring it, and if necessary, season it with additional salt and/or spices.
  • Assembly of the macaroni salad is the second step in the process of making Hawaiian mac salad. Into a big mixing bowl made of clear glass,
  • ingredients such as al dente macaroni pasta that has been allowed to cool, grated carrot, mayonnaise, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika,
  • turmeric, and cayenne pepper are added. The dish is positioned on top of a surface that has a peach-colored texture, and the elements for Hawaiian mac salad are arranged around it.

 

  • Assembly of the macaroni salad is the second step in the process of making Hawaiian mac salad. Take a look at this close-up of a Hawaiian macaroni salad that has been prepared and combined in a large mixing bowl made of clear glass, with a white spatula laying inside.
  • The bowl is surrounded by the components that go into making mac salad, and it is positioned on top of a surface that has a texture that is peach in hue.
  • Immediately serve, garnished with chives or finely sliced green onions, depending on your preference during serving. In Hawaii, mac salad is frequently served on a plate in the style of a meal, accompanied by rice and a variety of regional specialties such as shoyu chicken, kalua pig, teriyaki beef, kalbi, and other dishes. Have fun!

 

NOTES:

  1. Due to the fact that it is written in this manner, this Hawaiian macaroni salad recipe is naturally vegetarian and does not contain any dairy products. It is also possible to make it with just a few quick and easy adjustments…
  2. a macaroni salad that is gluten-free: You may easily substitute your preferred gluten-free pasta for the macaroni in this recipe. Be sure to cook the food in accordance with the instructions on the packaging in order to achieve the ideal al dente bite.
  3. Macaroni salad that is vegan can be made by simply substituting your preferred vegan mayonnaise for the mayonnaise. My favorite vegan mayonnaise is Sir Kensington’s Vegan Mayonnaise, which is created with aquafaba, which is a cooking liquid made from chickpeas, and has a flavor and texture that is very remarkable.
  4. Despite the fact that leftovers can be stored for up to three days, this Hawaiian mac salad is best served as soon as the dressing is applied (for a more effective make-ahead plan, see the Meal Prep suggestions section below). When you have leftover macaroni salad, place it in a container that is airtight and place it in the refrigerator.
  5. 10-Minute Meal Preparation: If you would like to do some preparation in advance to assist cut down on the amount of time you need to spend actively preparing your mac salad, you can go ahead and boil the pasta and season it using the following ingredients:
  6. In accordance with the first step of the recipe instructions, bring the macaroni to a boil. Combine grated carrot, sugar, and all of the spices specified with pasta that has been rinsed and let to cool. You may keep it in the refrigerator for up to a week if you store it in an airtight container.
  7. The mayonnaise may be easily folded in when it comes time to serve. ten minutes of active preparation;

Author

  • JASMINE GOMEZ

    Jasmine Gomez is the Wishes Editor at Birthday Stock, where she cover the best wishes, quotes across family, friends and more. When she's not writing for a living, she enjoys karaoke and dining out more than she cares to admit. Who we are and how we work. We currently have seven trained editors working in our office to produce top-notch content that you can rely on. All articles are published according to the four-eyes principle: After completion of the raw version, the texts are checked by (at least) one other editor for orthographic and content accuracy.

    View all posts

Leave a Comment