Authentic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

• servings: 10 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound macaroni

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 carrots (shredded)

1/4 cup onion (shredded, optional)

2 1/2 cups Mayonnaise (Best Foods or Hellman's mayonnaise, no substitutes!)

1/4 cup milk

2 teaspoon sugar

kosher salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain well and place macaroni in a large bowl (I like to use a tupperware bowl with a lid so I can easily refrigerate later).

Cool

While macaroni is still hot, sprinkle on vinegar and add carrot and onion. Toss together until well combined. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, or until cooled.

Mix

In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk together mayo, milk, and sugar. Fold mayo mixture into the macaroni until all the noodles are evenly coated. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Refrigerate

Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours (best if overnight). Gently stir before serving, add a little more milk if needed, no more than a tablespoon or two.

Notes

Add cayenne

Nutrition

• Calories: 563 kcal
• Total Fat: 43 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Cholesterol: 24 mg
• Sodium: 370 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 37 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 4 g
• Protein: 7 g