Name: Hawaiian Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 Tablespoons sweet pickle juice; 1 Tablespoon mustard; 1 1/2 pounds potatoes (peeled, cooked, chopped); 1 cup shell macaroni (cooked, drained); 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 3 green onions (finely chopped); 3 large hard-boiled eggs (peeled and chopped); 1 cup frozen peas (defrosted); sea salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste); 3 sweet pickles (coarsely chopped, optional)

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The horrible weather we have been having this year, has me dreaming about moving back to Hawaii! The trade winds to cool you. The sweetest pineapples to tantalize your taste buds. Not to mention the Huli Huli Chicken and delicious Hawaiian Potato Salad to keep your tummy from grumbling. And of course the gorgeous views…..

I can just imagine sitting on the beach writing this post on my imaginary laptop while sipping a Mai Tai 🙂 When I dream, I dream big!

Just about every meal in Hawaii, is served with Hawaiian Potato Salad. Everyone has their own version, but one thing always remains the same. They always contain potatoes AND macaroni…..and peas!

The only part that I don’t like, is the pickles…so those are going to get left out of my version. 😉

How to make authentic hawaiian potato salad:

In a small bowl, mix together dressing ingredients, set aside.

Place the cooked potatoes, macaroni, diced eggs, carrots, peas, green onions, in a large bowl. Add the the dressing and gently stir to combine…..

Cover and refrigerate until ready to use…..

Notes:

I cook my eggs with my diced potatoes to save a step, and a pan…

and the easiest way to dice hard boiled eggs, is with an egg slicer…..

Voila!!! This potato salad is so easy and a nice way to change things up. I guarantee that no one is going to be expecting macaroni in their potato salad!

more delicious Hawaiian recipes:

Instant Pot Kalua Pork

Huli Huli Chicken – Huli Huli Chicken

Steamed Rice – aka Sticky Rice

Cauliflower Rice – for Whole30, Paleo and Keto

Ahi Poke

Komo i ka!!

Hawaiian Potato Salad

You can't have a luau or bento lunch without a scoop of this traditional Hawaiian Potato Salad on the side!

3.5 from 8 votes

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: authentic, recipe, traditional, hawaiian, potato, macaroni, side dish, peas, carrots

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: Servings

Calories: 263kcal

Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

Dressing

1 1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons sweet pickle juice
1 Tablespoon mustard

Salad

1 1/2 pounds potatoes peeled, cooked, chopped
1 cup shell macaroni cooked, drained
1/2 cup shredded carrots
3 green onions finely chopped
3 large hard-boiled eggs peeled and chopped
1 cup frozen peas defrosted
sea salt & fresh ground pepper to taste
3 sweet pickles coarsely chopped, optional

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix together dressing ingredients, set aside.
Place the cooked potatoes, macaroni, diced eggs, carrots, peas, green onions, in a large bowl.
Add the the dressing and gently stir to combine.

Notes

I cook my eggs with my diced potatoes to save a step, and a pan.
The easiest way to dice hard boiled eggs, is with an egg slicer.

Nutrition

Comments

Sandi Gaertner (@sandigtweets) says
May 12, 2014 at 5:31 pm

I totally hear you 🙂 Which island is your favorite? We usually end up visiting Kauai up on the North side of the island. It is more laid back there….more organic foods, etc. The foodie pix you took there definitely are making me miss Hawaii as well.

- Lisa Johnson says
  May 14, 2014 at 11:32 pm
  
  I lived in Kapa’a on Kauai, but my favorite is the Big Island. I fell in love with Kona! I never did make it to Maui, so I still need to go back. 🙂 North Shore is definitely more laid back!! Did you know that there is a nude beach across the street from the horse stables in Princeville? 😉
  
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
July 2, 2014 at 11:56 pm

I have to say, honestly, I have never had pasta in my potato salad! 😀 However, I do love ’em both, so why not?! I definitely need to try this over the Summer!!

Cindy Eikenberg says
July 3, 2014 at 4:18 am

Lisa, I just love this unique take on Potato Salad! I’ve never tried it with pasta and peas and I’m intrigued. 🙂 Thanks for sharing – pinning and sharing today! Have a happy Thursday!

Julie says
July 3, 2014 at 7:30 am

I love trying new potato salads. This one looks so pretty, too, Lisa!

Sheryl@Lady Behind The Curtain says
July 3, 2014 at 1:39 pm

Okay, so now I want to go back to Hawaii! Love your salad Lisa!

Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
July 4, 2014 at 7:49 am

I love the sweet additions to this, Lisa….and with the sandwich, it looks like the perfect meal!

Joy @ Yesterfood says
July 5, 2014 at 7:18 am

I’ve never been to Hawaii, Lisa, but I’m going to make your beautiful potato salad and PRETEND. I love this- pinning! ♥

Barbara Bianchi says
September 3, 2015 at 10:04 pm

Ah Hawaii 🙂 I don’t blame you for wanting to go back there. (That is where John and I honeymooned) Yes the macaroni is unexpected in potato salad, but for me… I just love peas. Thanks! I’m going to try this for our picnic this weekend. Pinned.

Kimberly says
September 5, 2015 at 11:35 am

Hello cute lady! I’m just stopping by to let you know that your yummy salad will be featured at our party, Monday at 7 pm. Thanks for sharing this with us. We hope to see you there! Lou Lou Girls

Theresa @DearCreatives says
May 27, 2016 at 11:08 am

Looks delicious! Pinned & shared. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!

Katie says
May 27, 2016 at 7:55 pm

COOL, I’m always looking for ways to change up a traditional potato salad recipe. Pinned to try over the summer, thanks for sharing at Link Party Palooza!

Audrey says
June 2, 2016 at 4:49 pm

I am now craving potato salad, and I think it needs to be Hawaiian potato salad. Too bad I am out of potatoes Thanks for partying with us on Creative K Kids Tasty Tuesdays.