Description
Hawaiian macaroni salad is a creamy and delicious side dish that combines tender pasta, flavorful vegetables, and hearty tuna. This dish is perfect for barbecues, potlucks, and summer gatherings, bringing a taste of the tropics to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound macaroni noodles
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 1 red onion, diced
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni noodles and cook according to package directions, but for 1-2 minutes longer than normal. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Combine the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni noodles, drained tuna, diced red onion, diced red and green bell peppers, and chopped hard-boiled eggs.
- Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and apple cider vinegar.
- Mix everything together: Gently fold the mayonnaise mixture into the pasta salad, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix gently.
Notes
For best flavor, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg