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Rainbow Drive-In Mac Salad Recipe

Rainbow Drive-In Mac Salad Recipe

Make this creamy Rainbow Drive-In Mac Salad Recipe at home with simple ingredients. A delicious Hawaiian side dish perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 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 grated carrot
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wooden spoon
  • Grater

Method
 

Step 1: Cook the Pasta
  1. Boil macaroni until very soft, about two minutes longer than package directions, then drain completely.
    Boiling Macaroni for Rainbow Drive-In Mac Salad
Step 2: Season the Pasta
  1. Mix warm macaroni with vinegar and let it absorb the flavor while cooling slightly.
    Seasoning Cooked Macaroni with Vinegar
Step 3: Prepare Dressing
  1. Combine mayonnaise, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
    Preparing the Creamy Mac Salad Dressing
Step 4: Add Vegetables
  1. Stir grated carrot and onion into the dressing mixture until evenly combined.
    Adding Carrots and Onion to the Dressing
Step 5: Combine Everything
  1. Fold cooled macaroni into the dressing until every piece is coated evenly.
    Mixing Macaroni with Creamy Dressing
Step 6: Chill and Serve
  1. Refrigerate for at least four hours before serving for the best flavor and texture.
    Chilled Rainbow Drive-In Mac Salad Ready to Serve

Notes

For the most authentic Hawaiian flavor, chill the salad overnight before serving.