Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
This Hawaiian macaroni salad brings the tropical vibe straight to your plate! Delightfully creamy, soft, and full of flavour, with crunchy vegetables and a hint of sweetness from the corn. Ideal as a side dish with grilled chicken or just as a fresh summer salad.
Servings servings
Ingredients
- 250 g macaroni
- 250 ml mayonnaise
- 60 ml milk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
- 1 carrot (cut into small cubes)
- 1 stalk celery (in small cubes)
- 100 g corn (canned, well drained)
- 1 onion (small, finely chopped)
- 1 tsp sugar
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Preparation
- Place a large pot of water with a generous pinch of salt on the stove. Meanwhile, cut the 1 carrot into small cubes, the 1 stalk celery into small cubes, and finely chop the 1 onion. Let the 100 g corn drain well. Then have all ingredients ready so you can work through everything at once.
Cooking
- Cook 250 g macaroni in the salted water until it is really well done. This salad is meant to be soft, not al dente. Drain the macaroni and let it cool to room temperature.
- In a bowl, whisk 250 ml mayonnaise with 60 ml milk, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, a bit of salt, and pepper. Stir well until a creamy dressing forms.
- Mix the cooled macaroni with the chopped carrot, celery, drained corn, and finely chopped onion in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over it and stir everything together so the salad becomes nicely creamy.
To serve
- Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably a few hours. This allows the flavours to meld well. Stir the salad again just before serving and place it fresh and cool on the table.
Notes
Tip: for an authentically traditional flavour, cook the macaroni a little longer until it is soft. This way it absorbs the dressing better and you get that creamy Hawaiian salad it is so famous for.
Nutrition
Calories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 10gFat: 46gSaturated fat: 7gCholesterol: 27mgSugars: 5g
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