Hawaiian Potato Macaroni Salad

A mainstay of a Hawaiian plate lunch is Hawaiian macaroni salad. This traditional side dish consists of tuna, boiled eggs, and potatoes with elbow macaroni covered with mayonnaise dressing. It’s the ideal creamy and tangy side dish for any dish.

This is a tasty side dish that comes in many different varieties. I’m sharing my mother’s recipe for this traditional Hawaiian side dish today.

I have a weakness for the kitchen; it is unquestionably my favorite space in the house. Fortunately, I enjoy eating as well—after all, who doesn’t? While dining at fine restaurants and stopping by your favorite fast food joint to grab that mouthwatering burger with lots of cheese are both enjoyable, there’s something about having a home-cooked meal that generally makes everything better

Perhaps as common on the islands as pineapples is Hawaiian macaroni salad, or mac salad. It’s offered at restaurants, vendors, parties, and picnics alike. It’s possibly the most well-liked side dish in the islands, just after rice.

This dish can easily be made instead of using any other macaroni salad. It pairs well with almost anything, so don’t limit it to serving it with Hawaiian cuisine. From burgers to ribs and everything in between, it’s amazing.

It may appear quite simple and even elementary, yet it’s incredibly fantastic! On the Hawaiian islands, there’s a reason it’s essentially its own food group.

Ingredients

• 2-3 medium size potatoes (peeled and mashed)
• 2 cups Best Foods or Hellman’s mayonnaise
• 8 ounces dry elbow macaroni
• 1 block kamaboko or 3 oz imitation crab meat sticks
• 1 can tuna (drained)
• 2 boiled eggs (grated)
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon of mustard

Let’s Cook

After bringing a large pot of water to a rolling boil, add the potatoes, ½ pound of elbow macaroni, and one teaspoon of salt. Cook for 20 minute the macaroni needs to be overdone and tender for Hawaiian Mac Salad.

After removing, put the potatoes in a bowl and use a fork to mash them. Place the macaroni in a strainer, cover with cold water, and let it drain for approximately ten minutes.

Dice the kamaboko or (Imitation Crab Sticks) into pieces. Mix together the tuna, mashed potatoes, imitation crab, sea salt, grated cooked eggs, ground black pepper, and Best Foods Mayo in a big dish. Toss to mix in the chilled macaroni, taste, and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Before serving, cover and chill for at least half an hour.

Enjoy!

Others things you can add…

• Carrots
• Olives
• Onion
• Celery