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Creamy Mo' Bettahs Mac Salad Recipe

Mo’ Bettahs Mac Salad Recipe

Make a creamy Mo’ Bettahs Mac Salad Recipe at home with simple ingredients. This easy Hawaiian-style side dish is rich, flavorful, and perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1½ cups mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup finely grated carrot
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Grater
  • Spoon or spatula

Method
 

Step 1: Cook the Macaroni
  1. Boil elbow macaroni in salted water until very soft and tender, then drain thoroughly and transfer to a bowl.
    Cooking Macaroni for Mac Salad
Step 2: Season the Pasta
  1. While still warm, drizzle vinegar over the macaroni and stir gently to help absorb flavor throughout.
    Adding Vinegar to Warm Pasta
Step 3: Make the Dressing
  1. Whisk mayonnaise, milk, sugar, salt, and black pepper together until smooth, creamy, and completely well combined.
    Preparing the Creamy Dressing
Step 4: Add the Vegetables
  1. Mix grated carrot and onion into the dressing, ensuring they are evenly distributed for balanced flavor.
    Mixing Carrots and Onion into Dressing
Step 5: Combine Everything
  1. Pour the dressing over the macaroni and stir carefully until every piece is fully coated.
    Combining Pasta and Dressing
Step 6: Chill Before Serving
  1. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least one hour to develop the best texture and flavor.
    Chilling Mac Salad Before Serving'

Notes

For the most authentic texture, allow the salad to chill for at least one hour before serving.