When I posted the recipe for Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken a few weeks back I promised that a recipe for macaroni salad wouldn’t be too far behind. I’m willing to bet a solid gold doubloon that you’ve either been to Hawaii and tried their macaroni salad first hand, or have visited one of the many Hawaiian cafes that are popping up everywhere. Am I right?
I love the meat and sticky rice combo that you can find there, but it’s amazing what just a scoop of simple macaroni salad can do for the meal. The tangy, chewy noodles are the perfect compliment to the sweet meat. It’s no wonder that plate lunches are such a huge part of Hawaiian cuisine because they are just down-right good. I love it because it’s simple food. Simple ingredients. Simple preparations. Big flavor.
You might be surprised by how few ingredients are actually in this salad, but like I said, Hawaiian food like this is simple.
Okay, and Drool-worthy too.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 1 C mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp grated white onion
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, more to taste
Instructions
- Cook macaroni until just tender in salted water. Drain and set aside in a large bowl to cool.
- Once cooled, stir mayonnaise, salt, onion, and pepper into the noodles until well combined.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. If the salad seems dry add a bit of milk, 1 tbsp at a time or a little more mayonnaise.
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I just made this today and it turned out SO well! I thought there was too much mayo at first, but when it chilled, it was perfect. I did add some red pepper flakes, yummy!
It does seem like a lot of mayo at first, but those noodles soak it right up!
Would LOVE to win this! All ready dreaming of things I can make…..
Okay, never been to Hawaii (but my sister-in-law just went and brought me back black salt!) but I must say, this pasta sounds amazing! I love mayo, so there will be no concern about this meal! So trying this in the next few days (even tonight!)
Simple is best and this salad would be perfect for summer picnics!
Love how simple this recipe is!
Fun! There is a local Hawaiian take out place that serves a macaroni just like this. So simple but SO good!
I grew up on macaroni salad, my mother made it all the time but I haven’t had it in years. You’ve inspired me to make it again and I’m looking forward to trying your version.
We love macaroni salad! I need to try this Hawaiian version!
I haven’t made it, but several of my hawaiian friends say celery salt is the key to Mac salad.