Hawaiian Style Potato Mac Salad — A Little Flavor, A Good Meal
Hawaiian-style potato mac salad doubles down on the comforting texture of a favorite picnic side. This island classic brings together the best of both worlds, combining tender, perfectly cooked potatoes with traditional elbow macaroni.
The secret lies in the rich, creamy dressing that ties it all together, creating a uniquely satisfying dish that is a staple at any gathering. Whether you are serving it alongside a plate lunch or enjoying it at a backyard barbecue, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Hawaiian Style Potato Mac Salad
Course: Side DishCuisine: HawaiianDifficulty: Easy8
servings15
minutes30
minutesIngredients
16 oz macaroni pasta
2 potatoes, cubed
2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1 can tuna fish, drained (optional)
1 1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 grated sweet onion
2 grated carrots
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish (optional)
2 tsp SMOKE DUST Seasoned Salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
Directions
- Prepare Dressing
- In a large bowl combine mayonnaise, onion, carrot, sweet pickle relish, SMOKE DUST and black pepper. Set aside.
- Prepare Potatoes
- Add cubed potatoes to pot and cover with water.
- Bring pot to a boil and boil potatoes for 8-10 minutes, potatoes should be soft and easily mashed. Drain and cool.
- Prepare Macaroni
- Add water to pot according to package instructions.
- Bring water to a boil and boil pasta past al dente, until pasta has swelled to 3 time size. Pasta texture should be soft, slightly overdone. Drain and cool.
- Mix
- Add potatoes, pasta, tuna, and eggs to bowl with dressing and mix until well combined, cover and place bowl into refrigerator for at least 30 minutes prior to serving, serve chilled.
Notes
- Use Best Foods/Hellman's mayonnaise for the best flavor.
COOKING TIPS
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Make the texture count
For the perfect texture, cook the macaroni past al dente until it is very soft so it can absorb the dressing. Boil the potatoes until they are fork-tender, then let both cool completely before mixing into the salad.
Use the right tuna
Use solid white tuna packed in water best texture. Drain it thoroughly and flake it with a fork before folding it into the salad so it distributes evenly without making the dish heavy.
Let it sit before serving
Let the mac salad sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. This allows the macaroni to fully absorb the dressing and lets the flavors meld together perfectly.
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