Description
Homemade Hawaiian potato salad delivers tropical comfort with creamy textures and sweet-tangy notes. Local ingredients blend perfectly, offering you a delicious taste of Pacific island cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/4 cup grated carrot
- 2 tbsps sweet pickle relish
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Submerge potato cubes in generously salted water, simmering for 10-12 minutes until fork-tender. Carefully drain and allow to cool completely.
- Prepare macaroni according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water to halt cooking process.
- Craft a creamy base by whisking mayonnaise, sour cream, tangy pickle relish, and crushed pineapple in a spacious mixing vessel until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Gently fold cooled potatoes, cooked macaroni, shredded carrots, and finely chopped green onions into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution without mashing ingredients.
- Delicately season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Refrigerate the salad for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify. Serve chilled for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Swap regular mayo for Greek yogurt to create a lighter, protein-rich version of this classic potato salad.
- Dice pineapple chunks smaller for more even flavor distribution throughout the salad.
- Consider adding diced ham or cooked chicken to transform this side dish into a complete meal.
- Enhance tropical notes by including a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg