Comments on: Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

By: Gretchen

Gretchen — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 18:47:59 +0000

I like to use a sweet onion, Maui sweet or Walla walla (they are not “sweet” but less bite. They are a big onion so I quarter it and put it in a tiny food processor for 20 seconds. It disappears into the salad very well. I process the carrot the same way .
The salad is good after a few hours wait, but really comes into its own the next day. I try to always make it a day ahead.
We are on the mainland now from Kauai, but still making kalua pig, mac salad, white rice, side of zippy chili and pineapple cake for birthdays.
AND use this recipe to remember the quantities. It’s perfect.
PS- use Hellmann’s(Best Foods )mayonnaise or a Auntie will call you out 🙂

By: Precyde

Precyde — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:48:07 +0000

Wow! I like to try this. This is the season for this recipes of macaroni salad . The Lenten season , one of Filipino favorites.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 03:12:49 +0000

Wow! This was a hit with some pork and coconut rice on the side. Thank you for the quick and amazing recipe. Reserving half of the sauce to add slightly later makes all the difference. Thank you so much!

By: Samantha Murillo

Samantha Murillo — Sun, 21 May 2023 01:39:03 +0000

Came out so delicious I was sceptical because of the ingredients, but wow. This tastes amazing and so simple to make.

By: Carlyn Marie

Carlyn Marie — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 01:47:07 +0000

This recipe is delicious! My favorite stir-in is chopped kimchi. Mmmmmm.

By: Lalaine Manalo

Lalaine Manalo — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 21:42:04 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth Koehl. I like to grate the onion; just brown onions :)

By: Elizabeth Koehl

Elizabeth Koehl — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 20:52:26 +0000

Do I actually grate the onion, or can I just chop it fine. Also what type of onion do you use? Looking forward to trying this recipe out!

By: Lalaine Manalo

Lalaine Manalo — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 04:26:56 +0000

In reply to Mar. Glad everyone enjoyed it!

By: Mar

Mar — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 23:43:43 +0000

Amazing recipe. Did this for 40 -50 folks..scaled up. Only addition is I cook the pasta an extra 5 minutes, and keep some half and half for the the next morning to thin out a bit because I always chill overnight.

By: Lalaine Manalo

Lalaine Manalo — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:24:55 +0000

In reply to Mary. Thanks for the 5-stars! Glad you enjoyed the recipe.

By: Lalaine Manalo

Lalaine Manalo — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:24:31 +0000

In reply to Sara. Thank you for the feedback!

By: Lalaine Manalo

Lalaine Manalo — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:24:15 +0000

In reply to Kate Smith. The brown sugar, vinegar, and milk really makes the salad extra yummy. :)