Macaroni Salad Recipes

A collection of macaroni salad recipes. See also more Hawaii Recipes, about Dining in Hawaii and our Hawaii Travel Guide.

Macaroni salad is one of the most popular side dishes served at plate lunch cafes in Hawaii. Here are several macaroni salad recipes, including a simple Hawaiian style macaroni salad, a macaroni and potato salad, a main dish macaroni salad with tuna and peas, and a macaroni salad made with eggs and cheese.

Basic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
The macaroni salad served most often at plate lunch cafes in Hawaii is a simple but tasty version made with macaroni, shredded carrots, and mayonnaise,

Macaroni and Potato Salad
This double-carb macaroni salad is also popular in Hawaii, and in fact I have never seen it outside of a Hawaii home or cafe.

Amish Macaroni Salad
The dressing for this Amish-style macaroni and chopped egg salad is flavored with mustard, vinegar, sugar, and celery seed.

Blue Cheese Macaroni Salad
This unusual macaroni salad contains walnuts, grapes, and crumbled blue cheese. The dressing is made with mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.

Chicken Macaroni Salad
A simple macaroni salad made with chicken, cucumber, celery and onion in a mayonnaise dressing.

Chicken Ranch Macaroni Salad
This chicken and macaroni salad is moistened with the always popular mayonnaise and sour cream ranch dressing.

Creole Macaroni Salad
The unique ingredients in this macaroni salad are fresh chopped tomatoes, sliced green olives, cheddar cheese, and cayenne pepper.

Egg and Cheese Macaroni Salad
This macaroni salad recipe includes chopped boiled eggs, shredded cheese, pickle relish, celery, onions, and cole slaw dressing.

Ham Macaroni Salad
Chopped ham, hard cooked eggs, dill pickes, and olives flavor this country style macaroni salad.

Mexican Macaroni Salad
There are only three ingredients in this macaroni salad: macaroni, green pepper, and black olives. Corn can also be added if desired. The dressing is made with mayonnaise, chunky Mexican salsa, and garlic powder.

Shrimp Macaroni Salad
Shrimp, tomatoes, celery, and onions are combined with macaroni in a mayonnaise dressing that also contains celery seed and spicy brown mustard.

Tuna Macaroni Salad
This version of macaroni salad includes canned tuna, hard boiled eggs, and peas so it is hearty enough to be served as a cold entree at a picnic on a warm summer day.

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