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Hawaiian Potato Salad

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Hawaiian Potato Salad is a creamy, comforting side dish made with tender potatoes, macaroni, eggs, and fresh vegetables mixed in a lightly sweet and tangy mayonnaise-based dressing. It is a classic Hawaiian-style plate lunch side perfect for barbecues, picnics, and family gatherings.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Boiled
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 7 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup macaroni noodles
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, shredded
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1/2 English cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Boil macaroni until al dente, then drain and cool.
  2. Boil eggs for 11 minutes, cool, peel, and chop.
  3. Boil potatoes until fork tender, then add peas during the last minute of cooking. Drain and cool completely.
  4. Prepare vegetables by chopping celery, cucumber, onion, carrot, and green onions.
  5. Whisk mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  6. Combine potatoes, macaroni, eggs, peas, and vegetables in a large bowl.
  7. Pour dressing over mixture and gently stir until evenly coated.
  8. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Cool ingredients completely before mixing to prevent a watery salad.
  • Yukon gold potatoes give the best creamy texture.
  • Japanese mayonnaise can enhance richness.
  • Do not overmix to keep potatoes intact.
  • Best flavor develops after chilling for several hours.
  • Can be refreshed with extra mayo before serving if needed.

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