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Ono Hawaiian BBQ Macaroni Salad

Creamy, authentic island-style macaroni salad with soft pasta, rich mayonnaise dressing, and finely shredded carrots.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Base
  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 1 tbsp salt for boiling water
Creamy Dressing
  • 2 cups mayonnaise full-fat recommended
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup shredded carrots finely shredded
  • 0.5 cup sweet onion finely minced

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Boil salted water and cook macaroni until very soft.
  2. Drain and return warm pasta to pot.
  3. Sprinkle vinegar over warm pasta and let cool slightly.
  4. Whisk mayonnaise, milk, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  5. Combine pasta with dressing.
  6. Stir in carrots and onion.
  7. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, chill overnight. Stir and adjust consistency with a splash of milk before serving.