Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

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This Hawaiian Macaroni Salad will make for an awesome summer side dish. We added in some great Hawaiian flavors like ham and pineapple. The super delicious pineapple dressing is delish.

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad - flavors from ham, and pineapple with a delicious pineapple dressing that is delish!

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Our family is super anxious for summer bbq-ing season. Since we have been remodeling the kitchen for the past few weeks, we have been grilling quite a bit. It is so easy to throw some burgers, hotdogs, or even chicken on the grill. I have been whipping up some summer salads to enjoy with our meals.

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad - flavors from ham, and pineapple with a delicious pineapple dressing that is delish!

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Last week, I made our Pasta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette. Since I made a really big batch, it lasted us a couple days. While surfing around Pinterest, I came across a few different Hawaiian Styled Pasta Salad recipes. That led me to an awesome recipe over on The Wanderlust Kitchen.

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad - flavors from ham, and pineapple with a delicious pineapple dressing that is delish!

I decided to add a different spin with the dressing with the addition of a pineapple yogurt. I was spot on because the dressing turned out perfect and full of great flavor and perfect consistency.

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad - flavors from ham, and pineapple with a delicious pineapple dressing that is delish!

For this Hawaiian Macaroni Salad, you will need pasta (I used elbow but considered bowties too), diced ham, pineapple diced (I used tidbits), carrots, green onions, pineapple yogurt, mayo, sugar, and some apple cider vinegar. You can have this awesome picnic salad whipped up in know time at all.

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad - flavors from ham, and pineapple with a delicious pineapple dressing that is delish!

INGREDIENTS
1 lb Elbow Macaroni, cooked
1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
20 oz can Pineapple Tidbits
8 oz Cubed Ham
1 cup shredded Carrots
1/2 cup sliced Green Onions
Dressing:
3/4 cup of Pineapple Juice from Tidbits
1 tbsp Sugar
1 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
6 oz Pineapple Yogurt

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad - flavors from ham, and pineapple with a delicious pineapple dressing that is delish!

DIRECTIONS
Add vinegar to macaroni while still warm.
Allow macaroni to cool.
In medium bowl,whisk together pineapple juice and sugar.
Add Mayonnaise and yogurt and whisk until combined.
Set dressing aside.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and stir together,
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad - flavors from ham, and pineapple with a delicious pineapple dressing that is delish!

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad - flavors from ham, and pineapple with a delicious pineapple dressing that is delish!

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad - flavors from ham, and pineapple with a delicious pineapple dressing that is delish!

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad - flavors from ham, and pineapple with a delicious pineapple dressing that is delish!

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad - flavors from ham, and pineapple with a delicious pineapple dressing that is delish!

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad - flavors from ham, and pineapple with a delicious pineapple dressing that is delish!

 

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad - flavors from ham, and pineapple with a delicious pineapple dressing that is delish!

Do you have a fun twist that you like to add to your summer salads? This flavor combination was perfect and my family LOVED it.

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad - flavors from ham, and pineapple with a delicious pineapple dressing that is delish!

 

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad - flavors from ham, and pineapple with a delicious pineapple dressing that is delish!

 

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Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

By: Jen CIncyshopper

Ingredients 

  • 1 lb Elbow Macaroni, cooked
  • 1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 20 oz can Pinneaplle Tidbits
  • 8 oz Cubed Ham
  • 1 cup shredded Carrots
  • 1/2 cup sliced Green Onions
  • Dressing:
  • 3/4 cup of Pineapple Juice from Tidbits
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 6 oz Pineapple Yogurt

Instructions 

  • Add vinegar to macaroni while still warm.
  • Allow macaroni to cool.
  • In medium bowl,whisk together pineapple juice and sugar.
  • Add Mayonnaise and yogurt and whisk until combined.
  • Set dressing aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and stir together,
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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Looking for other great salads? Be sure to see these other recipes that I have shared…

California Spaghetti Pasta Salad 1

Macaroni Salad Recipe

Quick and Easy Broccoli Salad Recipe

About Jen Cincyshopper

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7 Comments

  1. What gives you the idea that this is “ Hawaiian “mac salad???
    ABSOLUTELY not.. Just because you use pineapple juice????
    Locals NEVER use Kraft foods mayonnaise. Best foods mayonnaise.. . SHAME ON YOU.. Change the name of this recipe.

    1. Well aren’t you just a ray of sunshine. Imagine knowing what the entire population of Hawaii does or does not eat. You must be really popular there.

  2. I have a friend who used to make something similar to this. Gosh was it good. This looks yummy! Thanks for linking up with Delicious Dishes Recipe Party!

  3. My family loves the Hawaiian Macaroni Salad. The only changes I made was the addition of 1 small stalk of celery with the leaves, diced, and 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cashews.

  4. Jen,

    My kids love macaronni salad. In face, we are thinking alike. I made some yesterday but I have never tried the Hawaiian version. I wil have to try this. We love pineapple.
    Many blessings,
    Daine