Description
A creamy and comforting side dish perfect for luau-themed gatherings or cozy family dinners, made with tender elbow macaroni and a medley of fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- Mix together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the cooked macaroni, celery, carrots, red onion, crushed pineapple, and green onions to the dressing mixture.
- Stir until everything is well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, prepare a day in advance and let it sit overnight. Substitute elbow macaroni with gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg