Sweet Macaroni Salad

🥗 Hawaiian Macaroni Salad (Ultra Creamy & Tangy!)

This Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is a tropical twist on a classic, made extra creamy with a sweet and tangy dressing. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or as a cool, crave-worthy side for grilled meats. It’s the kind of cold pasta salad you’ll want seconds (and thirds) of!

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🛒 Ingredients

US Customary

• 1 pound elbow macaroni

• 1½ cups mayonnaise

• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk

• ⅔ cup apple cider vinegar

• ½ teaspoon kosher salt

• ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

• 2 carrots, shredded

• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped

• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped

• ½ yellow onion, finely chopped

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

🔹 Step 1: Cook the Pasta

Cook elbow macaroni according to the package instructions.
Drain, rinse under cold water, and let it cool completely.

🔹 Step 2: Make the Dressing

In a large bowl, whisk together:

• Mayonnaise

• Sweetened condensed milk

• Apple cider vinegar

• Salt

• Black pepper
  Whisk until smooth and creamy.

🔹 Step 3: Combine & Chill

Add the shredded carrots, chopped bell peppers, onion, and cooled pasta into the bowl with the dressing.
Toss until everything is evenly coated.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best flavor.

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💡 Pro Tips

• Let it chill: The flavors meld better the longer it rests. Overnight is ideal!

• For a sweeter profile, use Miracle Whip in place of mayo.

• Want extra tang? Add a splash of pineapple juice to the dressing.

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🍴 Perfect Pairings

• Grilled teriyaki chicken

• Pulled pork sandwiches

• Fried SPAM or Kalua pork