luau potato salad
On a Hawaiian cruise a few years ago, we had a chance to go to a luau at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Maui. The food was delicious and the entertainment was first class. This is their version of potato salad. (Cooking the potatoes and macaroni is part of the prep time.)
prep time
30 Min
cook time
method
Stove Top
yield
8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 large red or yellow potatoes, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups shell or elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 - pickles, chopped
- 2-3 - green onion, sliced
- 3 - hard boiled eggs - whites chopped, yolks set aside
- 1 cup frozen peas, optional
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1-2 - carrots, chopped
- DRESSING
- 1 1/4 - 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup zesty italian dressing (any brand)
- 3 - yolks (from the hard boiled eggs above)
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- - ground pepper to taste
- 1-2 tablespoon pickle juice (optional)
- - optional garnish: dill, parsley, curry powder, paprika
How To Make luau potato salad
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Step 1Boil cubed potatoes until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside to cool.
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Step 2Cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Rinse with cold water. Set aside to cool.
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Step 3As the macaroni cooks, mix the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. Once the cooked macaroni and potatoes are cool, lightly toss in a large bowl with the remaining salad ingredients. Then gently mix in dressing. Garnish as desired and serve.
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Category:
Potato Salads
Keyword:
#hawaii
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Culture:
Hawaiian/Polynesian
Method:
Stove Top
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