Ingredients
Macaroni Base:
- 1 lb of macaroni of your choise
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup Azeka’s Maui Original Sauce
- 2 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Add-ins:
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery (optional for crunch)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion (like Maui or Vidalia)
- 2 tbsp green onion (garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni:
- Boil pasta in well-salted water until very soft (past al dente—this is traditional for Hawaiian mac salad).
- Drain, then immediately toss hot macaroni with apple cider vinegar. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Boil pasta in well-salted water until very soft (past al dente—this is traditional for Hawaiian mac salad).
- Prepare the Dressing:
- In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Mayonnaise
- Milk
- Azeka’s Maui Original Sauce
- Sugar
- Salt and pepper
- Mayonnaise
- In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Combine:
- Stir carrots, celery, and onion into the macaroni.
- Pour dressing over the macaroni and mix thoroughly. It should be creamy but not soupy.
- Stir carrots, celery, and onion into the macaroni.
- Chill and Rest:
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight. Add a splash of milk before serving if it thickens too much.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight. Add a splash of milk before serving if it thickens too much.
- Serve:
- Top with green onions if desired.
- Pairs perfectly with your favorite BBQ meals!
- Top with green onions if desired.
Tips
- BBQ Flavor Boost: For an extra hit of Azeka’s flavor, drizzle more sauce on top before serving.
Protein Add-in: Stir in shredded BBQ chicken or chopped ham.