Easy Hawaiian Macaroni Salad From Scratch
There's nothing better than a big bowl of Hawaiian macaroni salad on the table on a hot summer day. Each bite is full of cool, creamy, savory pasta that pairs perfectly with chicken. If you're having a summer cookout, throwing a 4th of July party, or just in need of an easy supper, this mac salad will be the perfect side!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup macaroni pasta
- 1/2 of an onion
- 2 Tbsp grated carrot
- 3 Tsp apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp raw honey
- 1/4 cup milk (cut this in half if you like a thicker consistency)
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and cook pasta for 8–9 minutes (you want to cook your pasta extra so it becomes soft).
- While the pasta is cooking, dice half an onion fine. Then peel, shred, or grate the carrot. Set both aside.
- When the pasta is finished cooking, drain the water and set it aside to cool while you finish this recipe.
- In a large bowl, mix apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, honey, and milk with a spoon until completely combined.
- Add in diced onion, grated or shredded carrot, and the cooked pasta.
- Stir to combine, then enjoy it or refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.