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Potato-Mac-Salad

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Potato / Mac Salad

Potato macaroni salad, a Hawaiian classic side dish unique to Hawaii and found on any potluck or plate lunch in the islands. 
Posted By: Randy McDermott
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Hawaiian, Vegetarian

Ingredients
  

  • White rose (salad) potatoes
  • Elbow macaroni
  • Frozen peas
  • Eggs
  • Carrots
  • Onions
  • Chopped olives
  • Mayonnaise
  • Salt / pepper

Instructions
 

  • Boil potatoes in a large pot until you can poke a fork into it with ease...don't overcook it though as it'll fall apart in the pot.  When potatoes are done cooking, put in a colander to drain. I wash the pot at this time and use if for boiling of the eggs and macaroni. 
  • Put eggs in pot with water until it starts boiling then add macaroni and cook until it's at the texture you like it...again don't overcook it! 
  • While the potatoes are cooking, I do all the prep work of other ingredients (chop the onions into small pieces (almost mincing it) as it's just for taste, grate the carrots, boil the frozen peas. 
  • When the potatoes and macaroni are done, I use a butter knife to peel the potatoes and cut into whatever size pieces I like them.
  • Put the potatoes, macaroni in a large mixing bowl or whatever container you are planning to use to mix the salad which would depend on how much you are making.
  • Add the onions, carrots (I squeeze all the juice from the carrots before) and salt/pepper to taste. 
  • Add the cooked peas, chopped olives and mayonnaise.
  • Mix to whatever consistency you want.  Keep in mind that the mayonnaise will be absorbed by the macaroni so it's a good idea to put a little extra.  
  • Chill and serve.   

How To Serve:

  • Serve cold.
  • Typically, I prepare this salad the night before an event. 
Keyword Potato Macaroni Salad, Hawaiian, Hawaii, Plate Lunch, Macaroni Salad, Potato Salad
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