Hawaiian Macaroni Salad Creamy (Print-Friendly Version)

Classic Hawaiian macaroni salad featuring tender pasta and creamy mayonnaise-based dressing.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 225 grams elbow macaroni

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely shredded
03 - 3 tablespoons onion, finely shredded

→ Dressing

04 - 300 milliliters Hellmann’s mayonnaise
05 - 2 tablespoons milk
06 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Boil elbow macaroni in a large pot of salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and rinse with cold water to halt the cooking process. Transfer pasta to a large mixing bowl.
02 - Add shredded carrot, shredded onion, and apple cider vinegar to the cooled macaroni. Toss thoroughly to distribute the vegetables and vinegar, then cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and fully combined.
04 - Pour the dressing over the chilled pasta mixture. Fold gently to coat the macaroni evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Stir the macaroni salad once more before serving. Serve cold as a side dish.

# Extra Information:

01 - Chilling the salad before serving ensures the flavors meld and improves texture.