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macaroni salad with a hawaiian twist

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Jeanette Davie-Peters
Toledo, OR

My friends and family love my version of macaroni salad. I added a few things that make it a bit different. They always ask if I will bring it to group gatherings, and I never have to put any away.

(1 rating)
yield 6 - 10
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For macaroni salad with a hawaiian twist

  • 16 0z box
    seashell macaroni cooked 1 red
  • 1
    red bell pepper minced
  • 1
    green bell pepper minced
  • 2
    stalks celery minced
  • 1/2
    red onion minced
  • 1 can
    crushed pineapple
  • 1 lb
    bay shrimp (fresh)
  • 1
    hellman's mayonaise
  • 2 T
    sugar
  • 1T
    white vinegar
  • 1 tsp
    sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    fresh ground black pepper

How To Make macaroni salad with a hawaiian twist

  • 1
    boil pasta until al dente (don't overcook pasta or it will get mushy) drain and cool
  • 2
    mince first four ingredients (red and green peppers, celery, and red onion)add to pasta
  • 3
    open and drain the pineapple (save the juice) add pineapple to pasta and vege's.
  • 4
    add shrimp and stir gently to mix all
  • 5
    put mayonaise, sugar, vinegar, and salt and pepper in measuring cup and mix well. Then add to pasta and vegetable shrimp mixture. Mix gently and adjust to taste. (some of the pineapple juice can also be added to taste but not too much or it will become too soggy.
  • 6
    cover, place in refrigerator to chill thoroughly which will blend the flavors. adjust the salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy.

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