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Creamy Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
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Hawaiian Macaroni Salad Recipe

This is a sweet and sour version of traditional Hawaiian salad. To make it more satisfying, we've added pineapple chunks, cubed cheddar, and cooked ham. All of it, mixed with a smooth and creamy dressing.
Prep Time25 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hawaiian, macaroni
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 545kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Ingredients

Macaroni Salad

  • 10 oz elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups pineapple chunks fresh or canned
  • 2 cups cooked ham cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese cubed
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/4 cup green onion + extra as garnish

Creamy Dressing

  • 1 1/2 cups light mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp white sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse the pasta in cold water, then set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Set it aside.
  • Chop the other macaroni salad ingredients and place them in a large bowl. The pineapple, ham, cheddar cheese, and celery should all be about the same size. Then, add the cooled macaroni to the bowl.
  • Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture and stir so that everything is evenly coated.
  • Wrap the salad bowl with film paper until you serve it.
  • Recipe notes:
    - If you're making the salad the day before, don't add green onions until two hours before serving.
    - Save some of the dressing to mix it in the following day.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 1109mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 2261IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 244mg | Iron: 1mg