Classic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Name: Classic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups half-and-half; 2 cups mayonnaise; 1 ½ Tablespoons grated yellow onion; 1 Tablespoon dark brown sugar; 2 teaspoons pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 pound elbow macaroni; ¼ cup apple cider vinegar; 5 green onions white and green parts sliced thin; 2 large celery ribs chopped into 1/4-inch pieces; 1 cup grated carrots

6 steps

Prep:15minCook:50min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:05:10 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories453.9 kcal (23%)

Total Fat33.1 g (47%)

Carbs33.3 g (13%)

Sugars4.6 g (5%)

Protein6.5 g (13%)

Sodium414.7 mg (21%)

Fiber1.9 g (7%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

12 servings

2 cupshalf-and-half

2 cupsmayonnaise

1.5 Tablespoonsyellow onion

grated

1 tablespoondark brown sugar

2 teaspoonspepper

1 teaspoonsalt

1 poundelbow macaroni

¼ cupapple cider vinegar

5green onions

white and green parts sliced thin

2celery ribs

large, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces

1 cupcarrots

grated

Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl whisk together the half-and-half, mayonnaise, grated onion, dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 teaspoons of pepper until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.

Step 2

Cook the macaroni as per the package instructions, except add 5 minutes to the cooking time on the package instructions (you want the macaroni to be very soft and plump so it absorbs the dressing better). Drain the macaroni into a colander and then dump it back into the pot. Add in the apple cider vinegar and stir until the pasta absorbs the vinegar. Cover the pot with a lid and cool for 20 minutes at room temperature.

Step 3

Add half of the dressing and stir to combine. Then, cover the lid and cool for another 20 minutes.

Step 4

Add in the remaining dressing, green onions, celery, and carrots to the pot and stir to combine, and season with salt and pepper if needed.

Step 5

Cool completely to room temperature, about 30 more minutes.

Step 6

Transfer the macaroni salad to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.