Hawaiian Mac Salad Recipe

Hawaiian Mac Salad Recipe

Treat yourself to a creamy Hawaiian Mac Salad, a popular side dish made with elbow macaroni, crunchy celery, crunchy carrots, red onion all stirred into a tangy mayo dressing. Flavorful, seasoned with some garlic and paprika, this 30-minute recipe is great for picnics or BBQs; it makes a tasty, refreshing side to any meal.

Ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup diced carrots
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Directions

1. Prepare elbow macaroni according to the directions on the package until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
2. In a large mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, chopped celery, chopped carrots, chopped red onion, sweet pickle relish, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika together and mix until combined.
3. Stir in the cooled macaroni to the mixing bowl and mix until the macaroni is coated with the dressing.
4. Finally, fold in some chopped green onions, which add more taste and color.
5. Cover salad and refrigerate soon after, until you're ready to serve so the flavors combine; although allow at least 15 minutes.