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Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
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donuts2crumpets
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is the perfect summer pasta salad! Elbow macaroni tossed with peas, carrots, shredded red onion and creamy dressing.
Servings:
12
Prep Time
15
minutes
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Cook Time
15
minutes
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EQUIPMENT
Measuring Cups and Spoons
Pots and Pans Cookware Set
Wooden Spoon
Mixing Bowl
Cheese Grater
Ingredients
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16
oz
elbow macaroni
3
Tbsp
apple cider vinegar, divided
1/4
cup
finely shredded red onion
1
cup
frozen peas/carrots
(or just do carrots if you don’t like peas*)
2
cups
mayo
1/4
cup
milk
2
Tbsp
sugar
1
tsp
salt
1
tsp
black pepper
Instructions
Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain and place in large bowl.
Immediately add 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar to the warm pasta and toss it together.
Add in the shredded onion and the frozen peas/carrots, mix together and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
In a separate bowl, combine the mayo, milk, sugar, remaining 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper and stir well to combine.
Add the dressing to the salad and toss to combine. Place in the refrigerator for a minimum of a couple of hours before serving.
Garnish with chopped parsley or thinly sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
*Note: You can absolutely do fresh shredded carrot if you have it on hand – I have done 1/2 cup fresh shredded carrot and 1/2 cup frozen peas.