Hawaiian-Style Deli Pasta Salad
This super simple pasta salad, with a slightly sweet and creamy dressing, is always the first thing to go at potlucks and backyard barbecues. This is a must-make summer recipe!
Servings: 8 -10 servings
Calories: 397kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup grated yellow onion
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 3 green onions sliced
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 2-3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Add grated onions to pot just before pasta is finished. Drain pasta and onions and rinse with cold water.
- Add the drained pasta to a large bowl, along with the carrots and green onions.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, rice vinegar, and salt and pepper. Add milk, if needed, to reach desired consistency.
- Gently combined the mayonnaise mixture with the pasta until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve. If needed, add more mayonnaise or dressing, and re-season with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 320mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g