Description
A creamy, comforting salad with tender macaroni, tangy dressing, and finely grated vegetables. Subtly sweet and tangy, this island classic is perfect for meals or picnics.
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
8 oz mayonnaise
1/4 cup cold pack (milk or cream)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
2 cups finely grated onion
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
Instructions
Boil macaroni in salted water until al dente; drain and cool
In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, cold pack, sugar, and vinegar until smooth
Add cooled macaroni to dressing and combine
Fold in grated onion, carrots, and celery
Chill for 1 hour before serving to meld flavors
Notes
Marinate onion in vinegar for 10-15 minutes to mellow sharpness
Replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version
Add green onions or peas for extra crunch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg