Basic Hawaii Mac Salad

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 1/4 cup carrot, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup onion, very finely minced
• 1/2 cup best foods mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon sugar (to taste)
• salt
• fresh cracked black pepper
• paprika (optional)
• 1 tablespoon vinegar (or more) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 1. prepare macaroni according to instructions on box. afterwards, rinse with cold water and drain again. let cool for about 10-15 minutes. the pasta: cook 1 pound elbow macaroni (for really local hawaiian style, cook until soft and fat, but you can go al dente if you prefer).
• 2 2. add finely chopped carrot and mix well. add finely chopped onions and mix well. the flavoring: stir in ¼ cup very finely grated onion. not minced, chopped or sliced—grated. it should be liquidy (this is how they do it at diner’s, a local eatery in kalihi).
• 3 3. combine mayonnaise and milk. mix well, then add to macaroni. add salt, pepper and paprika to taste. the mayo: at least 2½ cups for real local style. but there are no rules, so use less if you like. or more.
• 4 4. taste test the mayo and milk combo. add more mayo or milk to suit your tastes. salt and pepper, to taste. stir well; refrigerate.
• 5 5. chill before serving.