Easy Hawaiian Macaroni Salad Recipe

This easy Hawaiian macaroni salad is the ultimate simple summer side dish—perfect for potlucks, picnics, and backyard BBQs.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Hawaiian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 23

Chill 1 10

Total Time 1 48

Servings servings

Calories 420kcal

Whisk 1 cup milk, ⅔ cup mayonnaise, sugar, pepper, and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
2 teaspoons granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to boil over medium-high heat.
Add macaroni, and cook until very soft, about 13-15 minutes.
10 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
Drain macaroni and return it to pot.
Add vinegar and toss until the vinegar has been absorbed.
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
Transfer the macaroni to a large bowl, and let the macaroni cool for 10 minutes.
Stir in the mayonnaise mixture until macaroni is well coated.
Let macaroni cool completely.
Add the green onions, grated carrots, celery, remaining ⅓ cup milk, and remaining ⅔ cup mayonnaise to bowl with macaroni mixture, and toss combine.
2 green onions, 1 medium carrot, 2 celery ribs
Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
Refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days before serving.