Best 11 Hawaiian Macaroni Salad Recipes

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Hawaiian macaroni salad is a refreshing side dish bursting with tropical flavors. This popular dish combines cooked macaroni, mayonnaise, celery, onion, carrots, and pineapple chunks. Variations of this salad may also include ingredients like hard-boiled eggs, bell peppers, ham, or bacon. It's a versatile dish that can be served at potlucks, picnics, backyard barbecues, or as a side dish for grilled meats and fish. With only a few simple steps, you can whip up a batch of this crowd-pleasing salad in no time. Get ready to transport your taste buds to the islands with this delightful Hawaiian macaroni salad.

**Additional Recipes Included in the Article:**

- **Classic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad**: This recipe provides a traditional version of Hawaiian macaroni salad, featuring a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing, sweet pineapple tidbits, and crunchy vegetables. Discover the essential ingredients and step-by-step instructions for making this beloved Hawaiian dish.

- **Vegan Hawaiian Macaroni Salad**: For those following a plant-based diet, this recipe offers a vegan alternative to the classic Hawaiian macaroni salad. With a creamy avocado-tahini dressing, this flavorful salad is packed with fresh vegetables and the iconic sweet and tangy dressing.

- **Gluten-Free Hawaiian Macaroni Salad**: Individuals with gluten sensitivities can enjoy this gluten-free version of Hawaiian macaroni salad. Using gluten-free macaroni or alternative gluten-free pasta, this recipe ensures that everyone can savor the delicious flavors of this tropical salad.

- **Spicy Hawaiian Macaroni Salad**: For those who love a bit of heat, this spicy version of Hawaiian macaroni salad adds a kick to the traditional recipe. With the addition of chili peppers, cayenne pepper, or Sriracha, this salad will tantalize your taste buds and keep you coming back for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HAWAIIAN MACARONI SALAD



Hawaiian Macaroni Salad image

Simple and tasty macaroni salad just like you'd get at a Hawaiian restaurant. No fruit in this salad, just macaroni, carrot, and dressing. Very yummy and easy to make.

Provided by Jessica Daulton

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups elbow macaroni
2 cups mayonnaise, or more to taste
½ cup milk
½ cup shredded carrot
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Combine the macaroni, mayonnaise, milk, and carrot in a large bowl; mix until macaroni is well coated. Add more mayonnaise for a wetter consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 14.7 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 231.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

HAWAIIAN BRUDDAH POTATO MAC (MACARONI) SALAD



Hawaiian Bruddah Potato Mac (Macaroni) Salad image

Aloha Bruddah! It's a local Hawaiian mixplate side favorite. I think people make it differently, just like potato salad can be made in 101 Da Kine ways. This is my own easy and favorite version of ONO (tasty) potato mac. Umm, 2 scoop potato mac, for me pleeze!

Provided by Tuihalalalala

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 8h50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 eggs
7 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup elbow macaroni
3 cups mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon celery seed
salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup frozen green peas, cooked, drained
1 small sweet onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water, then cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink; peel and chop the cooled eggs.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and set in the refrigerator to cool.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain in a colander set in the sink; rinse with cold water.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, curry powder, celery seed, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Combine the cooled potatoes, macaroni, chopped eggs, carrots, peas, and onion in a large bowl. Carefully stir in the dressing; cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 345.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

HAWAIIAN ISLAND DRIVE-IN STYLE MACARONI / POTATO SALAD



Hawaiian Island Drive-In Style Macaroni / Potato Salad image

1 Scoop of this salad, 2 scoops of cooked rice, your favorite island style meat, add a little humidity and some authentic Hawaiian music and you just might feel like you are there. I created this salad and thought it tasted like the real deal. Let me know what you think.

Provided by SkylerFox

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 2h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) box spaghetti, ripped into 2-inch lengths cooked
4 celery ribs, minced
4 russet potatoes, cut into 1/2 chunks then cooked
1 sweet onion, minced
8 hard-boiled eggs, cut both directions with egg slicer
1 3/4 cups Best Foods Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • Cook pasta, eggs, potatoes individually and let cool.
  • Add all of the above ingredients in very large pot/bowl and toss together.
  • Cover and referidgerate overnight to let the flavors meld together.
  • Enjoy.

HAWAIIAN MACARONI (AND POTATO) SALAD



Hawaiian Macaroni (And Potato) Salad image

Can't have a plate lunch in Hawaii without this salad. Potatoes make it very hardy and the peas, carrots and olives give it a nice color. Best Foods or Hellmans Mayo is the only kind we use.

Provided by Zephs Wife

Categories     Potluck

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces elbow macaroni (one lrg. bag, not sure of oz.)
1 cup mayonnaise (Best Foods or Hellmans)
1 -1 1/2 large onion (sweet kind is better)
2 carrots (shredded)
3 potatoes (small chunks)
4 -5 hard-boiled eggs
1 teaspoon celery seeds or 1 teaspoon celery salt
pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 cup frozen peas
1 ounce black olives, sliced (small can, not sure of oz.)

Steps:

  • Boil the noodles, potatoes, and eggs separately.
  • Drain when cooked through and cool.
  • In a large bowl, put noodles and cubed potatoes and add mayo to consistency you like.
  • Thinly slice the onion.
  • Shred the carrots and add both to bowl.
  • Slice hard boiled eggs and add to bowl.
  • You can use celery (thinly sliced) or the celery seed for a milder celery taste - add to mixture.
  • Add the soyu sauce and pepper to taste and mix well.
  • Add the peas and gently mix.
  • Put black olives on top.
  • You may need to add more mayo and/or soyu the next day - its always better the next day.
  • Enjoy and Aloha.

MACARONI SALAD FROM L&L HAWAIIAN BBQ RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Macaroni Salad from L&L Hawaiian BBQ Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by carvalhohm2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 gallon water
1 pound elbow macaroni, dried
1/2 cup onion, minced
1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped
3 cups mayonnaise (Best Foods or Hellman's)
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a large pot or dutch oven. Add the dried elbow pasta and boil for 12 minutes or until cooked. Drain water and cool the pasta thoroughly. Combine all remaining ingredients and chill for at least 1 hour.

HAWAIIAN MACARONI SALAD



HAWAIIAN MACARONI SALAD image

Categories     Pasta

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups whole milk
2 cups mayonnaise
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Salt and pepper
1 pound elbow macaroni
1/2 cup cider vinegar
4 scallions , sliced thin
1 large carrot , peeled and grated
1 celery rib , chopped fine

Steps:

  • MAKE DRESSING: Whisk 1½ cups milk, 1 cup mayonnaise, sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper in bowl. COOK PASTA: Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Add 1 tablespoon salt and pasta and cook until very soft, about 15 minutes. Drain pasta and return to pot. Add vinegar and toss until absorbed. Transfer to bowl. Cool pasta 10 minutes, then stir in dressing until pasta is well coated. Cool completely. MAKE SALAD: Add scallions, carrot, celery, remaining milk, and remaining mayonnaise to pot with pasta mixture and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl and refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days. Serve.

HAWAIIAN POTATO AND MACARONI SALAD



Hawaiian Potato and Macaroni Salad image

We first tasted a potato and macaroni salad while in Kauai. I believe it is also popular on the other islands. My family (Ohana) all love this, and request it often. I usually double the ingredients because it goes really fast!

Provided by Diana Perry

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 4h45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large red and/or gold potatoes, cooked til tender, peeled and cut into cubes
3 c cooked shell or elbow macaroni, about 1-1/2 cup macaroni cooked til tender
1/4 c red onion, finely chopped
7 large eggs, hard cooked and chopped
1 c frozen green peas, defrosted
2 stalk(s) celery, finely chopped
2 large carrots, grated
3 Tbsp sweet pickle relish
2 c mayonnaise (i prefer helman's)
2 Tbsp cider vinegar
2 tsp garlic powder
3 Tbsp sugar
sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
cayenne pepper to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In large bowl, toss together potatoes and next 8 ingredients; set aside.
  • 2. In small bowl, mix mayo, cider vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, salt & pepper, and cayenne if desired.
  • 3. Lightly toss with the potato and macaroni mixture.
  • 4. Refrigerate over night,or for a minimum of 4 hours. Taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Some brands of mayonnaise will seem to soak into the potatoes and macaroni overnight, so be prepared to make up another batch of the sauce if it seems too dry after refrigeration, so adjust as needed.

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD



Hawaiian Chicken Macaroni Salad image

I usually make this Hawaiian macaroni salad out of leftover chicken. The sweet pineapple complements the crisp celery, green beans and almonds in this flavorful, well-dressed salad. -Margie Dearth, Fremont, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
1 cup cooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup diced cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup frozen cut green beans, thawed
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1/3 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1-1/2 teaspoons juice; set juice aside. In a small bowl, combine the pineapple, macaroni, chicken, celery, green beans and almonds., Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, salt and reserved pineapple juice. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 23g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 470mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

HAWAIIAN MACARONI SALAD



Hawaiian Macaroni Salad image

I've eaten at L&L Hawaiian BBQ many times and their macaroni salad is delicious and their Chicken Katsu is the best. So I decided to attempt to re-create it for dinner at home. This is what I think might be what the macaroni salad is made of.

Provided by Laurel95023

Categories     Weeknight

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 lb large elbow macaroni
1 carrot, finely shredded
1 (10 ounce) can chunk chicken breasts
1 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Cook the macaroni according to directions on the package. Rinse in cold water.
  • Shred the chicken in a bowl using a fork.
  • In a large mixing bowl stir together all the ingredients until they are evenly mixed.
  • Enjoy with Chicken Katsu and rice for a complete meal.

HAWAIIAN BARBEQUE MACARONI SALAD



Hawaiian Barbeque Macaroni Salad image

This is a ham and pineapple macaroni salad. I cut everything up so that people can pick out anything they don't like. Great for picknics.

Provided by KookieMomster

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 24-36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ditalini, cooked
2 cups Miracle Whip
1 cup raw cranberries
14 ounces chunk pineapple, drained
1 lb virginia-baked ham, cubed
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 vegetable stock cube
1/3 cup hot water
1 tablespoon penzeys north woods fire seasoning

Steps:

  • Mix the stock cube and the spices in the hot water until dissolved.
  • Boil the eggs, when they are done put the frozen cranberries in the hot water with the eggs. Keep them turned off, they will be cooked in 10 minutes, drain them and cool them off in the freezer.
  • Mix everything except the eggs together in a large bowl.
  • Decorate with the sliced eggs and sprinkle with more Northwood's seasoning or paprika.

HAWAIIAN MACARONI SALAD



Hawaiian Macaroni Salad image

The ratio of liquid and mayo in this delightful Hawaiian macaroni salad is perfect. It's slightly tangy with a little spice from the pepper. Freshly shredded carrots give the macaroni salad a touch of sweetness. Green onions and celery contrast in flavor and texture. Follow Melissa's directions and you'll have the perfect...

Provided by Melissa Snow

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb elbow macaroni
1 Tbsp Kosher salt
1/3 c apple cider vinegar
2 c whole milk or 2%
2 c mayonnaise
1 Tbsp brown sugar
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, peeled and grated
1 celery stalk, minced
1/2 tsp Kosher salt
2 tsp seasoned pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.
  • 2. Add macaroni and 1 Tbsp Kosher salt. Boil for 15 minutes until macaroni is VERY SOFT.
  • 3. Drain.
  • 4. Return macaroni to the pot. Add vinegar and toss until absorbed. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  • 5. Whisk together 1 1/2 c milk, 1 c mayonnaise, brown sugar, salt, and seasoned pepper.
  • 6. Pour over macaroni after it has cooled for 10 minutes.
  • 7. Let the macaroni cool completely.
  • 8. Once cooled, add 1/2 c milk, 1 c mayonnaise, green onion, celery, and carrots.
  • 9. Stir to combine. Refrigerate for at least an hour, preferably overnight.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for fresh, ripe vegetables and fruits, and use a good quality mayonnaise.
  • Make sure to cook the macaroni al dente, so that it still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked macaroni will be mushy and not as flavorful.
  • If you are using canned pineapple tidbits, be sure to drain them well before adding them to the salad. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming too watery.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your Hawaiian macaroni salad, such as cooked chicken or ham, grated cheese, or chopped celery.
  • Serve Hawaiian macaroni salad cold or at room temperature. It is a great side dish for potlucks, barbecues, or picnics.

Conclusion:

Hawaiian macaroni salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Next time you are looking for a new side dish to try, give Hawaiian macaroni salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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