Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
A rich and creamy Hawaiian Macaroni Salad recipe that only requires a handful of ingredients and couldn't be easier to make! It's a delicious side dish that pairs so well with so many different dishes, like Carne Asada, Bulgogi, and BBQ Beef Brisket!
Servings: 6
Calories: 343kcal
Ingredients
- ½ pound elbow macaroni
- 1 small carrot peeled and diced
- 1 celery stalk trimmed and diced
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 2 1/2 tablespoons canned tuna drained
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, place over high heat and bring to a boil. Add some salt and the macaroni and stir. Boil macaroni for about 7 to 8 minutes stirring occasionally. Drain and set aside.
- Place mayonnaise, tuna and vinegar in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and stir together.
- In a large bowl combine macaroni, celery, carrot, red onion, and mayo mixture.
- Fold together until thoroughly mixed together. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place mixture in the refrigerator for at least an hour and season with more salt and pepper, as needed, before serving.
Notes
Healthier Macaroni Salad
Yes, there's a lot of mayo in this recipe. It's what makes the salad extra creamy and delicious, but if you're looking for a healthier version you can sub some or all of the mayo with plain greek yogurt or whipped cottage cheese!
Make Ahead Instructions
Our macaroni salad can be made up to 3 days ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If making ahead of time, reserve 2/3 cup of the may mixture and fold it into the macaroni salad before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1723IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg