5-Ingredient Hawaiian Macaroni Salad Recipe

This 5-ingredient Hawaiian macaroni salad recipe is simple yet delicious, relying on basic ingredients (and plenty of mayo) for that key creamy flavor profile.

📝 Ingredients

• ½ pound elbow macaroni
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup grated onion
• ½ large carrot, shredded
• 1 celery rib diced
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. 2Add the elbows to the boiling water and stir. Slightly overcook the pasta by boiling for 2 minutes longer than the package directions for al dente pasta call for.
3. 3Drain the elbows, transfer them to a large mixing bowl, and set the bowl aside for about 10 minutes to cool.
4. 4When the pasta has cooled from hot to warm, add the remaining ingredients to the bowl.
5. 5Mix until evenly combined. Mix gently to avoid breaking the overcooked noodles.
6. 6Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to chill the salad and let the flavors meld.
7. 7Remove the bowl from the refrigerator and let warm up for 10 minutes before serving.