Name: Tropical Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Ingredients: 1 16 oz. box elbow macaroni (cooked according to package directions); 1 cup red onion, finely chopped; 1 cup celery, finely chopped; 1 cup carrots, finely chopped; 1 cup red pepper finely chopped; 2 green onions, finely chopped; 2 hard boiled eggs, finely chopped; 1 20 oz. can pineapple chunks; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup Hawaiian marinade (we use Lawry's or World Harbor)

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Tropical Macaroni Salad Recipe

Tropical Macaroni Salad is a fun twist on your average pasta salad. Dig into this scrumptious taste of the tropics that is always a hit at BBQ’s, potlucks and family gatherings!

Love the tropics and all it’s flavors? This this Tropical Macaroni Salad is for you! It is so very simple but so delectable! You may not be able to go to the tropics but you sure can bring to tropics to your next party!

As a matter of fact you will be asked to big this yummy macaroni salad over and over again. What’s the best part you ask? Well it is SO easy to make. Just a few ingredients and you have a scrumptious side dish that is a huge hit every single time it is served!

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Rich and creamy this pasta salad is perfect all on it own but if you taking it to a BBQ or potluck you can amp it up by adding some grilled chicken or shrimp! We grill the chicken or shrimp the day before to make things easy and your good to go.

Don’t you like having easy go to recipes to bring to friends house for gathering? We have quite a few go to recipes ranging from appetizers to desserts. What are your favorite go to easy recipes you bring to your friends or families house when you have a party or gathering?

INGREDIENTS YOU NEED FOR YOUR TROPICAL MACARONI SALAD:

Do you think you will try this Tropical Macaroni Salad? If you do try it share it with family and friends at your next gathering and I bet you will get many asking for the recipe.

20 mins

Cook Time

8 mins

Tropical Macaroni Salad is a fun twist on your average pasta salad. Dig into this scrumptious taste of the tropics that is always a hit at BBQ's, potlucks and family gatherings!

Course: Pasta, Sides

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

1 16 oz. box elbow macaroni (cooked according to package directions)
1 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 cup celery, finely chopped
1 cup carrots, finely chopped
1 cup red pepper finely chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 hard boiled eggs, finely chopped
1 20 oz. can pineapple chunks
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Hawaiian marinade (we use Lawry's or World Harbor)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl combine your sour cream, mayo, and Hawaiian marinade, mix until well blended.
2. In a large bowl combine chopped veggies, pineapple, and macaroni, top with dressing and stir until well combine and all macaroni is coated with dressing.
3. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Tropical Macaroni Salad