Secret Ingredient Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Servings 12
Calories 511kcal
Ingredients
Macaroni
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Dressing
- 2 1/2 cups mayonnaise best foods recommended
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 5 oz solid white albacore tuna broken up with a fork into very small pieces
- 3/4 cup carrots freshly shredded
- 1/4 cup green onion diced
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions adding 1 tablespoon of kosher salt to boiling water to season the macaroni and extending the cooking time to 10 minutes for a softer noodle.
- Drain macaroni well and toss with apple cider vinegar. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- While macaroni is cooling, prepare dressing. In medium-sized bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir in tuna. Reserve and refrigerate 1 cup of dressing. Combine remaining dressing with macaroni, carrots, and green onions and refrigerate for at least one hour. Stir in remaining dressing before serving. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 511kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 1142mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1456IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg