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Hawaiian Bros Pasta Salad Recipe

Hawaiian Bros Pasta Salad Recipe

5 from 3 votes
This Hawaiian Bros Pasta Salad Recipe is inspired by the famous Hawaiian plate lunch macaroni salad. Many people refer to it as pasta salad, but it is essentially the classic creamy Hawaiian macaroni salad that everyone loves. I’ll keep the terminology clear so readers don’t get confused.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • Salt for boiling
  • 2 to 2 ½ cups Best Foods mayonnaise
  • 1 medium carrot finely grated
  • 1 stalk celery finely minced
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons minced onion optional if you don’t like onions
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar to balance flavor
  • Diced spam
  • Hard-boiled eggs
  • Peas
  • Green onions

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Strainer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Fill a large pot 3/4 of the way with water, and salt it generously.
  2. Bring to a boil, add elbow macaroni, and stir it periodically so it doesn’t stick.
  3. Let it boil for 20 to 25 minutes. It should be soft and absorb extra water; the Hawaiian style requires that it be very soft.
  4. Strain and let cool completely.
  5. In a large mixing bowl…add the grated carrot, minced celery, minced onion (optional), pepper, and sugar. The veggies will produce juices that improve the natural flavor of the salad.
  6. Once cooled, add the macaroni to the bowl.
  7. The next step is adding Best Foods mayonnaise, enough to coat the pasta, but not overuse it. The mayo should cling to the pasta in a light coating, not take over the texture of the dish.
  8. Adjust seasoning as desired; if it needs a touch more sweetness, salt, or pepper go for it.
  9. Chill all ingredients before you serve. Let the flavors marry and allow the pasta to absorb the dressing.

Video

Notes

Refrigerate macaroni salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Please stir before serving as the pasta may settle a little. If it feels a little dry, add in a small spoonful of mayonnaise (not milk) to loosen the salad. Hawaiian mac salad is served cold and does not need to be reheated!