Basic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad Recipe

A recipe for Hawaiian macaroni salad. How to make the type of basic macaroni salad served as a side dish on plate lunches in Hawaii. See also more Macaroni Salad Recipes and other Recipes from Hawaii.

You will encounter many different versions of macaroni salad in Hawaii, but the most common and most popular version is also the most simple: Macaroni and mayonnaise with a little grated carrot, salt, and pepper.

Ingredients for 10 Servings

- 1 pound of uncooked macaroni
- 2 carrots, shredded or grated
- 2.5 cups of mayonnaise
- Up to 1/4 cup of milk (optional - use only if salad is too thick)
- Salt and Pepper

Instructions

Cook macaroni till tender, then drain and rinse with cold water. Add carrots and mayonaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste Optional: If the mixture seems too thick and pasty add a little milk to thin it out.

VARIATIONS:
Many other ingredients can also be added, such as pickles, olives, hard cooked eggs, bits of meat, minced onion, mustard, vinegar, meat, seafood, poultry, and anything else that appeals to you.

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- More Macaroni Salad Recipes
- Other Salad Recipes from Hawaii

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