I’m from Hawaii, this is a good recipe. Very authentic. The main thing is to really cook the macaroni til it is soft. Any mayo will do, my family don’t use as much vinegar, we use only 1-2 tablespoons. People who want to leave out sugar or add spam etc. don’t realize that this Mac salad is not a stand alone dish and in Hawaii we eat it with salty food like shoyu chicken, teriyaki beef, kalua pork etc. So the creaminess is great.
I wasn't actually impressed with this recipe at first, but after letting it sit in the fridge for a day I changed my mind. This is the best macaroni salad I've ever had. It might not be authentic, but I like to add crumbled bacon and/or finely diced cucumber that's been salted then drained.
been making macaroni for years. tuna or seafood chunks, salt, pepper, mayo, celery, eggs if you like them, peppers, red onion, shake of Frank's hot sauce, sprinkle of paprika on top..enjoy!
I'm from Hawaii, and the Aunties here take pride in their macaroni salads, and they are delicious! love this recipe, the apple cider vinegar off sets the mayo and milk dressing, perfect balance. And the veggies for some crunch.
I've made this 2x now and everyone says it's the "Best" they ever had! I add chopped red bell peppers only because I love them! This will forever be my go to recipe! DELISH!!!!!
Made this for the 4th of July and only JUST finished it bc we made 2 lbs of pasta worth. The flavors evolved from day to day and the onion, interestingly, got pungent within a couple of days but then mellowed out big time. The taste of it today, exactly 1 week later, was perfection, and the pasta never got soggy.
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@@Layput And how is my comment political. I was just commenting on the diversity of people on the show, it has changed over the years. Don't comment because you're going to get political. Sheesh!
I've made this twice, the first time EXACTLY by the directions. We ended up with enough tasteless bland macaroni salad to feed an army. Served it with BBQ pork. Those who did comment on the taste said it tasted like vinegar. The second time I made it, I cut the recipe in half, put about 1/2 Tablespoon vinegar and 1/4 more brown sugar and crushed pineapple and everyone loved it.
I made the same mistake of using the recipe amount of apple cider vinegar and that is pretty much all I taste 😭 is there any other way to fix it besides adding more sugar?
@@JennyStone I use regular vingar, but half the amount after I drain the macaroni in the recipe and I use 1/4th to 1/2 cup kraft mayo instead of sugar. I don't add milk. I usually add chopped boiled eggs and sometimes diced boiled russet poptato and mash half of it when I mix it up.
I made this recipe yesterday, and it was wonderful. I did add a 2nd TBS of brown sugar, and 1 tsp of white pepper and no black pepper. I know the drsg looks thin but it really thickens up as it sits and gets colder. And I didn't need the last cup of drsg.
I really thought that dressing was going to be too goopy but it looks like it’s not. I like the veggies that were added. They make the salad more interesting than the usual macaroni salad.
I was in Sacramento for a while and my daughter in law love Hawaiian food, I tried this salad while I was there and I love it, thanks for sharing how to make it
As someone who grew up in Hawaii, this is honestly the first youtube video I've seen that gets all the elements right! The only issue I have is the type of macaroni she uses, in Hawaii we use just the plain small elbow macaroni, not that curly ridged pasta. Edit: Yes to Best Food's (Hellmann's, east of the rockies)
we in California do things very similar to Hawaii but where we deviate is we tend to add a couple more vegitables. We add olives, and sometimes sweet peppers.
@saigonbond Hellmann's/Best Foods (same product with a different label depending on which side of the Rockies you live on) used to be their top pick, but they demoted it to second place in a recent testing, with Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise taking the top spot. But Blue Plate is not sold nationwide, so if you don't live in the South you may have to buy it mail-order...or just stick to Best Foods/Hellmann's.
@@seikibrian8641 To be honest, I just use the Walmart Great Value Mayonnaise most of the time, can't really tell the difference. Never miracle whip, or Kraft mayo though
@@bizzyb0t I agree; in most applications any good mayonnaise will work, and they aren't all that different from each other. I've tasted only a few truly awful mayos in my life, and they were all "lite," "low fat," "organic," or some other variation from normal.
@saigonbond With more than 1.4 million people living in Hawaii, I'm sure there are more than a few who use some other brand of mayo, or just make their own.
There’s a restaurant that I like to eat at that does Hawaiian barbecue and their macaroni salad is one of the sides. I’ve never known specifically what it was and now I do. Thank you for showing us how to make this.
Here in Texas we have been making Macaroni salad cooked done for some time. I have never had it another way. Celery and carrots are not strangers either. No onions except the green ones? Red onion goes great in this as well.
My family is from Hawaii and we used to have this all the time. Difference was raw grated onion instead of scallions, chopped pimento instead of carrot, and two cans of baby shrimp and paprika to flavor. Let it sit in the fridge overnight before serving. Never any leftovers.
I agree, I got favorite restaurant that has best macaroni salad. I’ve never thought to make it and have it at home til today, it would b awesome if I can make it & make it taste like the restaurant 🌞
When I was about 10 years old my dad got stationed in Hawaii on the island of Oahu after seven long days on a military ship the first place my dad wanted to go was to the nearest bar and as we walked in we were offered poo poo they may have spelled it differently it was a macaroni salad but it had tuna mayonnaise celery... I can't really remember the other things but I still make it today I just put tuna, celery, onion, mayo, hard boiled egg, seasonings oh and peas...Soooooo Gooood
my mom is not hawaiian and never been but she’s been making macaroni salad with the exact same ingredients to a tee for years. I think it’s ok, not a huge fan of it, just not my thing, but she will make a GIANT bowl of it and her and my whole family would eat it for days lol
I live on O'ahu. this recipe is legit. sadly though, too many 'plate lunch' and/or food truck places are not taking the time to make good Mac salad nowadays. if there is good Mac salad, it can really elevate a meal. other recipes might add: cubed potato, peas, cooked spaghetti (cut into 1 or 2 inches), and canned tuna (seasoned with vinegar & sugar)... so many varieties!
I really like the Hawaiian mac salad made at a local Hawaiian BBQ restaurant near my home in Los Angeles. I can taste tuna but you cannot see any tuna nor detect any texture in the salad dressing. It’s magic to me! Do you know how the tuna version is made?
@@tinakloepfer1581 I also like Mac salads that have tuna! . I tend to find this mostly at Japanese 'okazuya' type places. there is a good one in the Windward Mall in Kaneohe, Hawai'i. as for recipes, I just typed 'Hawaiian Mac Salad with tuna' on google, and several interesting ones came up, so have fun!
@@barbaraviera9080 No...don't add pineapple. The vinegar balances out the sweetness of the mayonnaise and milk. My mother always added a bit of sugar and grated sweet onions rather than chopped onions
I like my macaroni soft, too! I use a similar method when I make macaroni & cheese - I let the mixture sit in the fridge overnight with extra milk, then bake it the next day with bread crumb topping - it comes out really creamy & delicious!
Nice variation on Hawaiian Mac Salad.......born n raised in Hawaii, Mac Salad is like a family staple, especially at family gatherings and celebrations...... Our basic recipe was the boiled macaroni, “Best Food Mayonnaise “ (Label found west of the Rockies), diced boiled eggs, diced round onions, grated carrots, diced celery, salt and pepper. Added options were potatoes(boiled/cooled lightly sprinkled w/ vinegar) can tuna, diced Hormel Span, black olives, imitation crab, crab, and Japanese fish cake.....each family took pride in making their own version....milk and vinegar was never incorporated in our recipe. Aloha:)
I love that idea! That's exactly what I was thinking. I was so moved by this video and how delicious this sounded that I was literally making my grocery list to go out tonight, so I can make it tonight, and add the extra dressing tomorrow for a gathering tomorrow. I went and watched again and I was thinking the same thing...the pineapple in small little bites would be delicious! I think it will be delicious and I believe everyone will love it!
I did. And almost didn't watch the video when it was suggested. Don't want pineapple in my macaroni salad. But this looks delicious! Going to have to make it. :)
@@Versace71 No, most chefs will tell you that the most common element missing when home cooks-cook- is acid. An acidic component in your dishes will round them out, make them vibrant, and far more tasty. Vinegar cuts the fat and sugars.
@@violetviolet888 Since I've learned about the acid component my cooking tastes much better. Also, for older taste buds, a tiny smidge of cayenne adds for improved flavor.
Born & raised in Hawaii, have never seen vinegar or milk incorporated in mac salad. Yes, it’s Best Foods or nothing. Salt & pepper to taste. Then you add things to your personal taste or presentation. For color and taste, options include: raw shredded carrots, a bit of blanched peas, green onions or thinly sliced Japanese cucumber. Protein options: well drained canned tuna, shredded imitation crab or drained/picked through canned crabmeat. Other things added in: tiny cubes of boiled potatoes and boiled eggs.
I made this Macaroni pasta salad and it was suuuuuper delicious...I'm thinking about making it again but for Thanksgiving 2020....😋😋😋 Thanks for this wonderful recipe.
I am rather perplexed, but in a good way! This is my grandma's recipe, which she handed down to my mom, and now it's mine. We've never been to Hawaii, nor have any of us known anyone from Hawaii! What the heck...?
Everyone in the comments complaining about the vinegar. Once it's absorbed into the pasta, and the dressing is added, the vinegar becomes a very much welcomed background note that ties in tot he light sweetness added by the brown sugar, and enhances the flavor of the vegetables. If you have a hard time letting it sit for a whole day, and then adding the reserve dressing, and enjoying an amazing recipe, then that's your fault fool!
I went to college in Hawaii. Mac salad combined with their white rice was my favorite (and cheap) food. Both made separately then mixed on your plate. Still in my top 10 all time favorites along with sashimi!
I am still open to having OG Hawaiian macaroni salad. Pero, I don't like mayo, if I do use it, I make a small batch at home, VERY SMALL. 2 cups of mayo sent me shivers. So I substituted it with Fage Greek yogurt, and added mustard power and grinded black pepper seeds and mustard seeds. I was worried I'd have some weird macaroni soup, but the next morning the salad was thick, creamy, with a hint of spice, and the reserved dressing is perfect 👌 to spoon over each serving. While my version is not Hawaii mac salad, I'm pleased.
My mom was from hawaii, it's weird she never cooked anything from there. She moved from there when she was in her 20's. It's nice to see some local recipes though.
The macaroni does have to be overcooked or it doesn't come out right. The milk makes the dressing creamy and not stiff. Tuna or crab is often added to this salad as well. Sometimes a tablespoon of mustard as well. I don't like the harshness of the cider vinegar so I use a tablespoon of pickled relish instead. I know this was a large recipe, but that was too much vinegar for a pound of macaroni. Pineapple juice can be a substitute for cider vinegar instead. Frozen peas are added for color as well as sweetness and boiled eggs. I usually like a potato mac salad not just macaroni. I marinade a couple of tablespoons of dried shrimp (chopped) with 1/4 cup of a grated onion, 2-3 Tablespoons of Japanese vinegar, 1 tsp mirin, salt, MSG,1 tablespoon of sugar, and liquid from canned crab if I am using crab for the salad. The marinade will be mixed in with the warm potatoes while it is cooling. Potatoes are bland so flavor has to be added in while it is warm. You have to use Best Foods Mayonnaise. It matters.
Wish I would have noticed your recommendation about the Apple Cider Vinegar before making this today 😭 it's currently in the fridge and I hope somehow the strong vinegar taste dies down a bit after it's cold. 🤞🏻
Living here in beautiful HAWAII all my life I’ve always enjoyed this very local style of Chilled Hawaiian Style Macaroni Salad - BUT my family has created a recipe that unquestionably “elevates” this very delicious side dish to a “must have” at all our family’s get together. To achieve this phenomenal creation all you do is incorporate and combine a tasty EGG SALAD with the already incredible Chilled Hawaiian Style Macaroni Salad. Enjoy - with ALOHA all the way from Hawaii !
@stephenwong6838 - What do you use for egg salad? There’s many variations of it, and how much do you incorporate? 1/2 C., 1 C, 1-1/2 C….? I’d love to try your suggestion! I just need guidance on the style of egg salad you prefer, and the quantity recommended to add to the above recipe. 😊
@@sisterspooky Needn't be egg SALAD. Merely add a.lot of chopped hard cooked eggs 😀. If this makes existing salad too dry just increase the mayo and perhaps a bit of sweet green relish😊.
I have made this a few times and it’s the best Mac salad I have ever had. I am making it for 4th of July this year again as it was a hit with family members previously at gatherings.
Looks great. For my personal taste though, I would sub out the celery for small diced red or green pepper. I prefer the flavor and color of the pepper, and it allows you to retain the crunch.
This recipe took me back to 1970’s in Maui. I remember getting a plate lunch at Azeka store in Kihei with ribs and a scoop of macaroni exactly salad like this, only difference was the green onions were added as a garnish. There was an old lady that worked the counter that used to call me "Portagee Boy”, and she always gave me big potions because I had dimples. After a day in the ocean, plate lunch and can of coke with a cup of ice was heaven. Strange how food memories cab transport uou back 50 years.
It isn’t a macaroni salad that I would like because I didn’t grow up eating it made this way. If I had, l’m sure I would love the ease and simplicity of this recipe. I’m from New England, and we tend to favor less sweet, crisper macaroni salads with more crunchy vegetables, hard cooked eggs, stone ground mustard, celery seeds, and no sugar. But it’s all good; eat what you like and that connects you to the past and good memories. My mom made the best macaroni salad, and when I make her recipe, it reminds me of her.
In Hawaii its called Local Boy mac salad. Grated carrots squeezed to remove excess juice, canned yellowfin tuna (canned Wahoo is dabest and most authentic) squeezed to remove liquid and no celery.
I was born and raised (Honolulu boy), and moved to the Mainland @ 35. I guess things have changed - it's been a long time, but growing up, I didn't know anyone that used milk in their mac salad.
Thank you, I was looking for this wonder dish for a long time, however, instead of whole milk 🥛 can I use almond milk for the ppl that are lactose intolerant? Your answer will be appreciated.
I make mine this way minus the brown sugar and vinegar. Sounds really good. I was expecting to see pineapple to it since it said Hawaiian Macaroni Salad. I love to add drained canned tuna in mine and it makes a meal in it's self.
@@cboy5oc Same here. You could add the tidbits, making sure they are well drained, and you can also add spam. Not the traditional mac salad, but I've done it and it works!
@@Layput Who said I was offended by it? I simply stated the fact that after a month of no one commenting, you came in with an unsolicited opinion. That's a FACT.
Absolutely! Most versions I've had on island have potato in addition to the other veggies. Not sure why this doesn't...it adds something special to the mac.
HELP! 🆘 First time trying this recipe out today and I made the mistake of adding the same amount of apple cider vinegar in this recipe which turns out is WAAAYYY TOO MUCH for us. Is there a way to tone down that strong acidity without having to add more sugar?
@@joannaedwards6325 thanks so much! 😅 I actually won't be making this recipe again, but was looking for a way to FIX the one I had already made. I appreciate you taking the time to reply though! ♥ Jenny
@@JennyStone Here's what I would do. Mix into your already made salad a good portion of sour cream then chill in fridge OVERNIGHT. Have fun. Or give it away to neighbors??
I made this - this afternoon, and am taking it for the supper Im to make it tonight as a side dish...tried it on her son, and he ate it no problem, said it was good...I made it with Miracle Whip only because my mother in law doesn't like real mayo only likes Miracle Whip, so to have a good comment, I made it with the Miracle Whip...am waiting an hour, then putting in the reserve, and putting it in a container to take with us....mother in law is 89 this year.
I’m from Hawaii, this is a good recipe. Very authentic. The main thing is to really cook the macaroni til it is soft. Any mayo will do, my family don’t use as much vinegar, we use only 1-2 tablespoons. People who want to leave out sugar or add spam etc. don’t realize that this Mac salad is not a stand alone dish and in Hawaii we eat it with salty food like shoyu chicken, teriyaki beef, kalua pork etc. So the creaminess is great.
My mom is Hawaiian....she always added crab/krab/or canned tuna.
Yes, and I've been wanting and waiting for a true recipe. We know who's an islander who knows and misses the food. Owaeeee. Thank you Darling 🌺🍍🥢
Thank you, I was wondering what a typical meal would be with the macaroni salad, or the appropriate way to serve it.
I ate plenty of mac salad when I visited Big Island, Great Food everywhere we went. One particular smoke-house in Waimea was amazing.
Best Foods is the only mayo you want to use. (from my Hawaiian neighbor)
I’ve made this several times now and can honestly say that it is the best macaroni salad I have ever made. It is absolutely delicious.
We also have pilipino macaroni salad.we used mayonnaise .no venigar
@@mariaalmaamila6779
Much better.
Born and raised in Hawaii. At any takeout. It’s called plate lunches and most are served w macaroni salad!!!! It’s so good w barbecued meat and rice.
I wasn't actually impressed with this recipe at first, but after letting it sit in the fridge for a day I changed my mind. This is the best macaroni salad I've ever had. It might not be authentic, but I like to add crumbled bacon and/or finely diced cucumber that's been salted then drained.
Any macaroni salad seems to be better the day after it sits in the fridge
been making macaroni for years. tuna or seafood chunks, salt, pepper, mayo, celery, eggs if you like them, peppers, red onion, shake of Frank's hot sauce, sprinkle of paprika on top..enjoy!
I'm from Hawaii, and the Aunties here take pride in their macaroni salads, and they are delicious! love this recipe, the apple cider vinegar off sets the mayo and milk dressing, perfect balance. And the veggies for some crunch.
I bet it would taste good with some drained pineapple chunks in it.
I had precooked medium shrimp and we have it for a main dish! Family loves it!
I've made this 2x now and everyone says it's the "Best" they ever had! I add chopped red bell peppers only because I love them! This will forever be my go to recipe! DELISH!!!!!
I am the macaroni salad maker in my family (my husband is the main cook) and I am definitely going to try this recipe. Won't they be surprised!
How did they like it?
Made this for the 4th of July and only JUST finished it bc we made 2 lbs of pasta worth. The flavors evolved from day to day and the onion, interestingly, got pungent within a couple of days but then mellowed out big time. The taste of it today, exactly 1 week later, was perfection, and the pasta never got soggy.
I've made this a few times now, and I have to say, it is the best macaroni salad I ever had.
It seems different with all that vinegar and also lots of milk, but it looks very good.
@@kathleennorton6108 Oh it is well worth making. I could make a meal of it.
Is the vinegar too much?
@@JG90984 I believe is just right, since the milk and sugar will balance the acidic flavor.
America's Test Kitchen Thank you for adding diversity to your Cook's Country staff. And such a diversity of American cooking is very welcome. Excellent!
@@Layput And how is my comment political. I was just commenting on the diversity of people on the show, it has changed over the years. Don't comment because you're going to get political. Sheesh!
I would hope that Natalie Estrada was hired because of her capabilities and not merely on her Ethnicity.
And I also enjoy Lan Lam.
I've made this twice, the first time EXACTLY by the directions. We ended up with enough tasteless bland macaroni salad to feed an army. Served it with BBQ pork. Those who did comment on the taste said it tasted like vinegar. The second time I made it, I cut the recipe in half, put about 1/2 Tablespoon vinegar and 1/4 more brown sugar and crushed pineapple and everyone loved it.
I made the same mistake of using the recipe amount of apple cider vinegar and that is pretty much all I taste 😭 is there any other way to fix it besides adding more sugar?
@@JennyStone I use regular vingar, but half the amount after I drain the macaroni in the recipe and I use 1/4th to 1/2 cup kraft mayo instead of sugar. I don't add milk. I usually add chopped boiled eggs and sometimes diced boiled russet poptato and mash half of it when I mix it up.
I made this recipe yesterday, and it was wonderful. I did add a 2nd TBS of brown sugar, and 1 tsp of white pepper and no black pepper. I know the drsg looks thin but it really thickens up as it sits and gets colder. And I didn't need the last cup of drsg.
magnificent. best mac salad ever. period.
I really thought that dressing was going to be too goopy but it looks like it’s not. I like the veggies that were added. They make the salad more interesting than the usual macaroni salad.
I was in Sacramento for a while and my daughter in law love Hawaiian food, I tried this salad while I was there and I love it, thanks for sharing how to make it
As someone who grew up in Hawaii, this is honestly the first youtube video I've seen that gets all the elements right! The only issue I have is the type of macaroni she uses, in Hawaii we use just the plain small elbow macaroni, not that curly ridged pasta.
Edit: Yes to Best Food's (Hellmann's, east of the rockies)
we in California do things very similar to Hawaii but where we deviate is we tend to add a couple more vegitables. We add olives, and sometimes sweet peppers.
@saigonbond Hellmann's/Best Foods (same product with a different label depending on which side of the Rockies you live on) used to be their top pick, but they demoted it to second place in a recent testing, with Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise taking the top spot. But Blue Plate is not sold nationwide, so if you don't live in the South you may have to buy it mail-order...or just stick to Best Foods/Hellmann's.
@@seikibrian8641 To be honest, I just use the Walmart Great Value Mayonnaise most of the time, can't really tell the difference. Never miracle whip, or Kraft mayo though
@@bizzyb0t I agree; in most applications any good mayonnaise will work, and they aren't all that different from each other. I've tasted only a few truly awful mayos in my life, and they were all "lite," "low fat," "organic," or some other variation from normal.
@saigonbond With more than 1.4 million people living in Hawaii, I'm sure there are more than a few who use some other brand of mayo, or just make their own.
There’s a restaurant that I like to eat at that does Hawaiian barbecue and their macaroni salad is one of the sides. I’ve never known specifically what it was and now I do. Thank you for showing us how to make this.
Here in Texas we have been making Macaroni salad cooked done for some time. I have never had it another way. Celery and carrots are not strangers either. No onions except the green ones? Red onion goes great in this as well.
In Hawaii they usually add peas and potatoes as well.
We do not add peas! Maybe someone got creative with your Mac salad !!
Soaking the chopped red onion for 15 minutes in cold water helps take care of the hot/strong bite out of it.
I prefer green onions, they're not as strong as red...
@@annemiura7767 Hey it's called cooking! Add what you like, it doesn't need a label to be good. Jalapenos make it great.
My family is from Hawaii and we used to have this all the time. Difference was raw grated onion instead of scallions, chopped pimento instead of carrot, and two cans of baby shrimp and paprika to flavor. Let it sit in the fridge overnight before serving. Never any leftovers.
So, a different recipe? Just sayin
@@mangot589 To quote op: "Difference was..." lol
Love Hawaiian mac salad there's nothing like it in the whole world thank you girls great job! Aloha!🌊
I agree, I got favorite restaurant that has best macaroni salad. I’ve never thought to make it and have it at home til today, it would b awesome if I can make it & make it taste like the restaurant 🌞
This my mom's recipe 😋♥️
@@anitaevans5361
Restaurant mac salads usually taste better 'cause it is kept in fridge a day before serving.
1lb macaroni
2 c whole milk
2 c mayonnaise
1Tbs Brown sugar
2tsp pepper
1/2tsp salt
1/2c cider vinegar
4 green onions
1 grated carrot
1 celery rib chopped
Thank you!!
Don’t forget that teeny pinch of pepper at the end . It really elevates the salad to that next level.😜
Thank you, I didn’t want to pay to join up.
When I was about 10 years old my dad got stationed in Hawaii on the island of Oahu after seven long days on a military ship the first place my dad wanted to go was to the nearest bar and as we walked in we were offered poo poo they may have spelled it differently it was a macaroni salad but it had tuna mayonnaise celery... I can't really remember the other things but I still make it today I just put tuna, celery, onion, mayo, hard boiled egg, seasonings oh and peas...Soooooo Gooood
my mom is not hawaiian and never been but she’s been making macaroni salad with the exact same ingredients to a tee for years. I think it’s ok, not a huge fan of it, just not my thing, but she will make a GIANT bowl of it and her and my whole family would eat it for days lol
I live on O'ahu. this recipe is legit. sadly though, too many 'plate lunch' and/or food truck places are not taking the time to make good Mac salad nowadays. if there is good Mac salad, it can really elevate a meal. other recipes might add: cubed potato, peas, cooked spaghetti (cut into 1 or 2 inches), and canned tuna (seasoned with vinegar & sugar)... so many varieties!
I really like the Hawaiian mac salad made at a local Hawaiian BBQ restaurant near my home in Los Angeles. I can taste tuna but you cannot see any tuna nor detect any texture in the salad dressing. It’s magic to me! Do you know how the tuna version is made?
@@tinakloepfer1581 I also like Mac salads that have tuna! . I tend to find this mostly at Japanese 'okazuya' type places. there is a good one in the Windward Mall in Kaneohe, Hawai'i. as for recipes, I just typed 'Hawaiian Mac Salad with tuna' on google, and several interesting ones came up, so have fun!
I'm not a big Mac salad fan so I'm picky on it. And so far Hawaiian Mac salad is the only one I like
Just wondering could I substitute Pineapple juice for the cider vinegar ? I was expecting to see pineapple in there ...lol
@@barbaraviera9080 No...don't add pineapple. The vinegar balances out the sweetness of the mayonnaise and milk. My mother always added a bit of sugar and grated sweet onions rather than chopped onions
I like my macaroni soft, too! I use a similar method when I make macaroni & cheese - I let the mixture sit in the fridge overnight with extra milk, then bake it the next day with bread crumb topping - it comes out really creamy & delicious!
Hawaiian food in Vegas is amazing. Their bbq chicken with this macaroni salad is bomb.
Not mushy noodles
My fave Julia saying,.. "It's a looker!" Great ideas in this recipe. Can't wait to try!!
Nice variation on Hawaiian Mac Salad.......born n raised in Hawaii, Mac Salad is like a family staple, especially at family gatherings and celebrations......
Our basic recipe was the boiled macaroni, “Best Food Mayonnaise “
(Label found west of the Rockies), diced boiled eggs, diced round onions, grated carrots, diced celery, salt and pepper. Added options were potatoes(boiled/cooled lightly sprinkled w/ vinegar) can tuna, diced Hormel Span, black olives, imitation crab, crab, and Japanese fish cake.....each family took pride in making their own version....milk and vinegar was never incorporated in our recipe.
Aloha:)
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if u didn't use milk or vinigar for ur dressing, then what did u use?
I add pineapple to mine . Fresh and cut into small bits . Wonderful !
I was expecting pineapple.
I love that idea! That's exactly what I was thinking. I was so moved by this video and how delicious this sounded that I was literally making my grocery list to go out tonight, so I can make it tonight, and add the extra dressing tomorrow for a gathering tomorrow. I went and watched again and I was thinking the same thing...the pineapple in small little bites would be delicious!
I think it will be delicious and I believe everyone will love it!
@@hildahighlander2586 how did this turn out? i hope it was yummy!
Adding pineapple in macaroni salad was perfect I made a lot of times@@Caryl_Maria_Art
Lived in Hawaii for 3 years, this was one of my favorite dishes
Anyone complaining about this salad is just plain crazy I made this salad and everyone loved this salad it's unbelievable just great
Can't make everyone happy
Was anyone else expecting it to have pineapple in it? 😄
Definitely going to try this recipe!
I did. And almost didn't watch the video when it was suggested. Don't want pineapple in my macaroni salad. But this looks delicious! Going to have to make it. :)
Yes ma'am
No, did not expect pineapple to be in it. I've had quite a bit in Hawaii and never had it in it.
Yep and coconut milk or cream lol
Yaaaaassss….yummm
I am from Baltimore MD and I watch the shows on MPT. The food the people's on the shows cooking have me glue to the TV lol.
I made this today. I'm one happy lady!!!!!! Thank you!!!!
This the true authentic mac salad. Love it. 👏👏👏
So good, I've made this a few times now and it scales down well too!
I made this for my church and they loved it ❤❤❤
Wow that is so similar to how we make pasta salad in Trinidad. Must be an island thing 🥰
Same with Puerto Rico!! This is very similar to how we do it. 😊
I’ve made this a couple of times now, it’s absolutely delicious! An easy, excellent recipe.
So it he vinegar is not too much?
@@Versace71 No, most chefs will tell you that the most common element missing when home cooks-cook- is acid. An acidic component in your dishes will round them out, make them vibrant, and far more tasty. Vinegar cuts the fat and sugars.
@@violetviolet888
Since I've learned about the acid component my cooking tastes much better.
Also, for older taste buds, a tiny smidge of cayenne adds for improved flavor.
Whenever you see the term "Salad," you know you're getting something really healthy, or the complete opposite of that. 😋
My family has a dessert called "snickers salad" which is just cool whip, apples, and cut up Snickers candy bars. Ha!
@@necrojoe
Yummy. Almost anything added to Cool Whip makes a quick & fun dessert.
Easily one of my favorite recipes to impress the hell out of friends and family. Thanks a million 🙏
I peel my celery, sometimes using cucumbers is very good in place of celery too.
Also I use at least 8 to 10 soft boiled eggs per pound of pasta.
Yes I was thinking more eggs, 8-10 sounds perfect.
This is the first macaroni salad I’ve ever made and, not only was it delicious, it was easy to make. Thanks for the recipe and the demo!
Thanks! If I’m looking for how to make something and America’s Test Kitchen is an option it’s Always my Go To. 🤙
Every time i make macaroni salad i always tossed with the left over of rotisserie chicken, so tasty.
I just made this for the first time. It's delicious! Creamy with a bit of tang and sweetness -- it's a winner. And so easy and quick! Thanks!
Born & raised in Hawaii, have never seen vinegar or milk incorporated in mac salad. Yes, it’s Best Foods or nothing. Salt & pepper to taste. Then you add things to your personal taste or presentation. For color and taste, options include: raw shredded carrots, a bit of blanched peas, green onions or thinly sliced Japanese cucumber. Protein options: well drained canned tuna, shredded imitation crab or drained/picked through canned crabmeat. Other things added in: tiny cubes of boiled potatoes and boiled eggs.
I was expecting cubed spam, diced red onion, and pineapple 😉🙄😊😂
Yep we dont put milk or vinegar and ive never put sugar in my mac salad. But i guess she needed to balance the vinegar she added.
Some locals have used apple cider vinegar along with the milk and mayo. So just because you don't do it that way doesn't mean it doesn't happen.
crystel caires So far every recipe I’ve looked up on here calls for vinegar and sugar, but this is the first for milk.
Thank you for sharing that, I was about to add vinegar lol
I made this Macaroni pasta salad and it was suuuuuper delicious...I'm thinking about making it again but for Thanksgiving 2020....😋😋😋 Thanks for this wonderful recipe.
I made this today for a potluck sports activity. It came out delicious...and very pretty.
I can't wait to make this today. It looks simple enough for someone like me! Even I couldn't flub this up. 🤞
LOLLLLLLLLLLLL
Yummy. And make it with Hawaiian chicken too. Yum yum 😋
I am rather perplexed, but in a good way! This is my grandma's recipe, which she handed down to my mom, and now it's mine. We've never been to Hawaii, nor have any of us known anyone from Hawaii! What the heck...?
Everyone in the comments complaining about the vinegar. Once it's absorbed into the pasta, and the dressing is added, the vinegar becomes a very much welcomed background note that ties in tot he light sweetness added by the brown sugar, and enhances the flavor of the vegetables. If you have a hard time letting it sit for a whole day, and then adding the reserve dressing, and enjoying an amazing recipe, then that's your fault fool!
I went to college in Hawaii. Mac salad combined with their white rice was my favorite (and cheap) food. Both made separately then mixed on your plate. Still in my top 10 all time favorites along with sashimi!
Whaaaat?? With riceeee??😢
I am still open to having OG Hawaiian macaroni salad. Pero, I don't like mayo, if I do use it, I make a small batch at home, VERY SMALL. 2 cups of mayo sent me shivers. So I substituted it with Fage Greek yogurt, and added mustard power and grinded black pepper seeds and mustard seeds. I was worried I'd have some weird macaroni soup, but the next morning the salad was thick, creamy, with a hint of spice, and the reserved dressing is perfect 👌 to spoon over each serving. While my version is not Hawaii mac salad, I'm pleased.
I made this pasta salad for a catered dinner for 100 people. It was a hit and I will be making this for my BBQ’s also yummy, yummy, yummy
When I watch food program's like this, I really miss Hawaii and all their great food's. The people are awesome also. :)
This looks delicious. I will be making.
thank you
My mom was from hawaii, it's weird she never cooked anything from there. She moved from there when she was in her 20's. It's nice to see some local recipes though.
This looks amazing.
I grew up on Mac salad with pineapple, cheese, red peppers, celery and canned tuna fish.
The macaroni does have to be overcooked or it doesn't come out right. The milk makes the dressing creamy and not stiff. Tuna or crab is often added to this salad as well. Sometimes a tablespoon of mustard as well. I don't like the harshness of the cider vinegar so I use a tablespoon of pickled relish instead. I know this was a large recipe, but that was too much vinegar for a pound of macaroni. Pineapple juice can be a substitute for cider vinegar instead. Frozen peas are added for color as well as sweetness and boiled eggs. I usually like a potato mac salad not just macaroni. I marinade a couple of tablespoons of dried shrimp (chopped) with 1/4 cup of a grated onion, 2-3 Tablespoons of Japanese vinegar, 1 tsp mirin, salt, MSG,1 tablespoon of sugar, and liquid from canned crab if I am using crab for the salad. The marinade will be mixed in with the warm potatoes while it is cooling. Potatoes are bland so flavor has to be added in while it is warm. You have to use Best Foods Mayonnaise. It matters.
Best Foods is a must!
Wish I would have noticed your recommendation about the Apple Cider Vinegar before making this today 😭 it's currently in the fridge and I hope somehow the strong vinegar taste dies down a bit after it's cold. 🤞🏻
Love you all❤ you bring me such joy watching you. This will one of many that I will make.
Living here in beautiful HAWAII all my life I’ve always enjoyed this very local style of Chilled Hawaiian Style Macaroni Salad - BUT my family has created a recipe that unquestionably “elevates” this very delicious side dish to a “must have” at all our family’s get together. To achieve this phenomenal creation all you do is incorporate and combine a tasty EGG SALAD with the already incredible Chilled Hawaiian Style Macaroni Salad. Enjoy - with ALOHA all the way from Hawaii !
Awesome. I’ll make this for my family get together this weekend. Ty for sharing Stephen Wong. ✌🏽✌🏽👍🏽👍🏽👌🏽👌🏽😋😋😋😋😋
@stephenwong6838 - What do you use for egg salad? There’s many variations of it, and how much do you incorporate? 1/2 C., 1 C, 1-1/2 C….? I’d love to try your suggestion! I just need guidance on the style of egg salad you prefer, and the quantity recommended to add to the above recipe. 😊
@@sisterspooky
Needn't be egg SALAD. Merely add a.lot of chopped hard cooked eggs 😀.
If this makes existing salad too dry just increase the mayo and perhaps a bit of sweet green relish😊.
I have made this a few times and it’s the best Mac salad I have ever had. I am making it for 4th of July this year again as it was a hit with family members previously at gatherings.
Looks great. For my personal taste though, I would sub out the celery for small diced red or green pepper. I prefer the flavor and color of the pepper, and it allows you to retain the crunch.
Or keep the celery (which I love) and ADD the peppers of your choice. Best of both, crunch, flavor, and color.
This recipe took me back to 1970’s in Maui. I remember getting a plate lunch at Azeka store in Kihei with ribs and a scoop of macaroni exactly salad like this, only difference was the green onions were added as a garnish. There was an old lady that worked the counter that used to call me "Portagee Boy”, and she always gave me big potions because I had dimples. After a day in the ocean, plate lunch and can of coke with a cup of ice was heaven.
Strange how food memories cab transport uou back 50 years.
This is the way my Puertorican mom makes it! She also adds chopped hard boiled eggs! 👍
Made it today. Had a small sample, it was delish. Saving the rest for dinner
It isn’t a macaroni salad that I would like because I didn’t grow up eating it made this way. If I had, l’m sure I would love the ease and simplicity of this recipe.
I’m from New England, and we tend to favor less sweet, crisper macaroni salads with more crunchy vegetables, hard cooked eggs, stone ground mustard, celery seeds, and no sugar. But it’s all good; eat what you like and that connects you to the past and good memories. My mom made the best macaroni salad, and when I make her recipe, it reminds me of her.
This is my all-time favorite macaroni salad recipe.
Gonna try this recipe love this macaroni👍😀
Amazing and appetizing to the eyes. Thank you so much for sharing. Never seen a better looking macaroni salad.
This looks delicious! Will definitely try this.
Mmmm yummy my favorite, Macaroni salad. ❤
I was viewing another recipe of this dish & decided to go with yours! 💯🤤
I love to add frozen, thawed green peas, diced ham, green peppers, diced Colby Jack cheese and onions
Can’t wait to make this ❤️
I love macaroni salads. All of them!❤️😊
Great job Natalie
In Hawaii its called Local Boy mac salad. Grated carrots squeezed to remove excess juice, canned yellowfin tuna (canned Wahoo is dabest and most authentic) squeezed to remove liquid and no celery.
I was born and raised (Honolulu boy), and moved to the Mainland @ 35. I guess things have changed - it's been a long time, but growing up, I didn't know anyone that used milk in their mac salad.
My favorite is your cool and creamy macaroni salad.
Can't wait to try this! Thank you, Natalie!
Thank you, I was looking for this wonder dish for a long time, however, instead of whole milk 🥛 can I use almond milk for the ppl that are lactose intolerant?
Your answer will be appreciated.
Try it.
No. Almond milk too watery. Soy milk is better.
We do it like this in the Caribbean, but add sweet corn kernels to it...absolutely delicious
I thought mine should have 1/4 cup of frozen green peas.
Both additions sound good.
Added color AND flavor.
Great instead of onions or peppers if for children. All kids love corn and peas.
Thanks , Negron , South Bronx-N.Y. Julio 13/2021
I make mine this way minus the brown sugar and vinegar. Sounds really good. I was expecting to see pineapple to it since it said Hawaiian Macaroni Salad. I love to add drained canned tuna in mine and it makes a meal in it's self.
Me too! I thought it was going to have pineapple.
@@cboy5oc Same here. You could add the tidbits, making sure they are well drained, and you can also add spam. Not the traditional mac salad, but I've done it and it works!
@@Layput Thank you for sharing your opinion, which NO ONE asked for. 🙄
@@Layput Who said I was offended by it? I simply stated the fact that after a month of no one commenting, you came in with an unsolicited opinion. That's a FACT.
@@Layput Apparently you were the one offended about me adding tuna to macaroni salad.
I’m making this tomorrow!! Made my mouth water!!! Thanks for sharing this recipe!!!
All I know is we use mayo-best foods label for best results; miracle whip for a fight at my family’s dinner table 😄
Absolutely! Most versions I've had on island have potato in addition to the other veggies. Not sure why this doesn't...it adds something special to the mac.
Best Foods/Hellmans is the only way to go! No vinegar, no sugar,add MSG - Diner's Mac salad (my sis worked there as a summer job!)
Funny how people are so fond of either mayo or salad dressing. I have never met anyone who likes both.
@@scallopohare9431 That is true. We use MW here, it has vinegar, sugar and spices already in it so need to add more.
They must not have Duke's Mayonnaise in Hawaii.
Our family makes a similar mac salad in addition we add a bit of grated ginger. Mahalo for a great recipe🙏
HELP! 🆘 First time trying this recipe out today and I made the mistake of adding the same amount of apple cider vinegar in this recipe which turns out is WAAAYYY TOO MUCH for us. Is there a way to tone down that strong acidity without having to add more sugar?
Use LESS VINEGAR and put in pickle juice instead.
@@joannaedwards6325 thanks so much! 😅 I actually won't be making this recipe again, but was looking for a way to FIX the one I had already made. I appreciate you taking the time to reply though! ♥ Jenny
@@JennyStone
Here's what I would do.
Mix into your already made salad a good portion of sour cream then chill in fridge OVERNIGHT.
Have fun.
Or give it away to neighbors??
I made this - this afternoon, and am taking it for the supper Im to make it tonight as a side dish...tried it on her son, and he ate it no problem, said it was good...I made it with Miracle Whip only because my mother in law doesn't like real mayo only likes Miracle Whip, so to have a good
comment, I made it with the Miracle Whip...am waiting an hour, then putting in the reserve, and putting it in a container to take with us....mother in law is 89 this year.
Keep it chilled.
Looks really good.
I will be making this one!
Thanks for throwing in the word dosage.
Great looking I will have to try it . 🎉thank you 👍😊
Im making this for thanksgiving!!!!
Hello Angeles
That’s a kind of macaroni salad I grew eating in the Philippines 🇵🇭 it’s delicious 😋!