Mac Salad — Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Overview

Elbow macaroni is cooked two to three minutes past al dente until soft. Drained and mixed hot with grated carrot, a splash of vinegar or milk, and generous Best Foods mayonnaise. Seasoned with salt and white pepper. Refrigerated for several hours (overnight is best) so the noodles absorb the dressing. The final mac salad should be creamy, soft, and mild.

Key Principles

1. EXCEPTIONAL: Perfectly soft noodles, creamy dressing, served cold alongside hot kalbi or katsu. The temperature and texture contrast is the point.

4. INSUFFICIENT: Al dente noodles (this is not mainland mac salad), or insufficient mayo (dry, not creamy).

Pro Tips

EXCEPTIONAL: Perfectly soft noodles, creamy dressing, served cold alongside hot kalbi or katsu. The temperature and texture contrast is the point.

Common Mistakes

INSUFFICIENT: Al dente noodles (this is not mainland mac salad), or insufficient mayo (dry, not creamy).

Source

Pacific Migration Trail