Description
Hawaiian macaroni salad is a creamy, tropical dish that combines tender elbow macaroni with a luscious dressing, sweet pineapple, and crunchy veggies. Perfect for summer gatherings like barbecues and potlucks, this salad brings vibrant flavors to your table, making each bite a delightful escape to paradise. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, it’s a must-try recipe that will impress your guests and become an instant favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 4 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 tsp celery salt
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
- In a bowl, mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, celery salt, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with pineapple chunks, green onions, and carrots.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir gently until all ingredients are well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Serve chilled, garnished with extra green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg