Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

4.78 from 9 votes

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is the perfect side dish! It is a delicious macaroni pasta salad with ham, pineapple, shredded carrots, and green onions, and a tangy dressing.

Prep Time25

Total Time25

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: hawaiian macaroni salad, macaroni salad, macaroni salad recipe

Servings: Servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Macaroni Salad

½ pound dry elbow macaroni
1 (20-ounce) can drained pineapple chunks (reserve ½ cup liquid for dressing)
2 cups cooked and cubed ham
½ cup shredded carrot
¼ cup green onion

Pineapple Dressing

½ cup pineapple juice reserved
1 ½ cups light mayonnaise
½ cup greek yogurt
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Boil ½ pound dry elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse the cooked pasta in cold water then set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, 1 (20-ounce) can drained pineapple chunks, 2 cups cooked and cubed ham, ½ cup shredded carrot, and ¼ cup green onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup pineapple juice, 1 ½ cups light mayonnaise, ½ cup greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar.
Pour the dressing over the macaroni salad and stir to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!

Notes

Updated on July 7, 2021

Originally Posted on July 16, 2015

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