Authentic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Name: Authentic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 140 min
Total time: 155 min
Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni; 2 carrots, peeled and grated; 1/2 small onion, very finely grated; 2 cups mayonnaise; 1/2 cup whole milk; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Servings---

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time140 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

elbow macaroni
1 lb
carrots, peeled and grated
2
small onion, very finely grated
0.5
mayonnaise
2 cups
whole milk
0.5 cup
apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp
sugar
2 tbsp
salt
1 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook until softer than al dente, about 1 to 2 minutes longer than the package suggests. Drain thoroughly, then transfer the warm pasta to a large bowl and toss with the vinegar. Let it stand for about 10 minutes so the macaroni can absorb the tangy flavor.

In a separate bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, milk, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Add the dressing to the cooled macaroni along with the grated carrots and finely grated onion, if using. Fold until every piece is evenly coated, adding a little more milk if the salad feels too thick. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. Stir before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.