Hawaiian Macaroni Pasta Salad
theleftchef
October 30, 2021
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Hello! I am bringing you another Hawaiian inspired dish straight from the islands. (Can you tell I really miss traveling from the lockdowns??)
This macaroni pasta salad is super easy to put together. I admit that the prep time is a bit longer from the added ingredients and the pasta’s cooking time. But it is completely worth it!
This is one of my favorite side dishes to make when we barbeque. It is a great pairing with all the meats since it has that sweet, tangy flavor with the carbs.
The Trick to Eating More Veges
Although I added carrots and celery to my dish, you can add any vegetables to your liking. The mayo sauce really coats any typical veges well.
I do have a secret tip at the end though. My secret is to top off this side dish with smoked paprika.
Secret Ingredient
Regular paprika can work too but the smoked paprika complements the bbq dish I pair the salad with.
Check out my other blog post here for the Hawaiian inspired bbq chicken that complements this pasta salad:
Let me know in comments below what other main courses you would pair this mac salad with!
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Ingredients
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| 8 ounces elbow macaroni pasta | |
| 1 cup of mayonnaise | |
| 0.25 cup of rice wine vinegar or regular vinegar | |
| 1 celery stalk (thinly sliced) | |
| 0.25 white onion (dice finely) | |
| 1 medium carrot (grated) | |
| Salt, pepper, and sugar to taste | |
| 0.25 cup of milk of choice |
Directions
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Mac time:
In a large pot of boil water to cook the pasta according to the package's instructions.
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Season it:
Add a tablespoon of salt to the boiling water and cook as suggested by the package.
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3.
Drain it:
When pasta is done cooking, drain the water, and set the pasta aside in a large bowl.
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4.
Cool it:
After the cooked pasta has cooled, add all of the sliced celery, diced onions, grated carrots, 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, 1/4 cup of milk, and vinegar to the pasta.
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Salt and peppa:
Lastly, add salt and pepper to taste. Adding sugar is optional.
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Mix it:
Mix the ingredients and seasonings well with the pasta. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
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Taste time:
Serve the pasta salad with your favorite proteins and main course.
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8.
Enjoy!
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