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    Home » Salad » Hawaiian Potato Salad

    Published: May 29, 2013 · Modified: Aug 31, 2020 by Lisa Johnson

    Hawaiian Potato Salad

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    Traditional Hawaiian Potato Salad | cookingwithcurls.com

    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.....

    Beach

    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!

    Traditional Hawaiian Potato Salad | cookingwithcurls.com

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

    You can't have a bento lunch without without this delicious Hawaiian Potato Salad on the side | cookingwithcurls.com

    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.....

    Hawaiian Potato Salad mix cookingwithcurls.com

    Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.....

    Hawaiian Potato Salad | cookingwithcurls.com

    Recipe Notes:

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

    Hawaiian Potato Salad boil cookingwithcurls.com

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

    Hardboiled Egg Collage WM

    Voila!!! This Hawaiian 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 - Instant Pot Huli Huli Chicken
    • Steamed Rice - aka Sticky Rice
    • Cauliflower Rice - for Whole30, Paleo and Keto
    • Ahi Poke 
    • Loco Moco Recipe 
    • Rum Runner Cocktail 
    • Hawaiian Pulled Pork made in a pressure cooker
    • Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi-Mahi 

    Instant Pot Kalua Pork bento lunch with sticky rice, Hawaiian potato salad and poke | cookingwithcurls.com

    Tools used to create this post:

    • Large Dutch oven -
    • Egg Slicer that I used above, or this metal egg slicer is also a good choice.
    • Ice Cream Scoop to dish out your potato salad, and is the perfect size for cupcake batter. 

    Komo i ka!!

    Traditional Hawaiian Potato Salad | cookingwithcurls.com

    Hawaiian Potato Salad

    You can't have a luau or bento lunch without a scoop of this traditional Hawaiian Potato Salad on the side!
    4.09 from 45 votes
    Print Rate
    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: 12 Servings
    Calories: 263kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    Dressing

    • 1 ¼ cup mayonnaise
    • 2 Tablespoons sweet pickle juice
    • 1 Tablespoon mustard

    Salad

    • 1 ½ pounds potatoes peeled, cooked, chopped
    • 1 cup shell macaroni cooked, drained
    • ½ 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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    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

    Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1140IU | Vitamin C: 12.2mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2.4mg
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    Comments

    1. marcie@flavorthemoments says

      May 29, 2013 at 9:54 pm

      I haven't made potato salad in AGES. We're getting 90 degree weather here this weekend, which means I will be making warm weather food. This will be on my list!

      Reply
    2. Andi (The Weary Chef) says

      May 29, 2013 at 11:21 pm

      That potato salad looks good! I think I'll be making this over the summer 🙂

      Reply
    3. Hotly Spiced says

      May 30, 2013 at 5:13 am

      I love my egg slicer too. I'm sorry to hear your weather has been ordinary. I do hope your summer arrives soon. I love the look of this Hawaiian Salad and makes me want to book a holiday! xx

      Reply
    4. Tanya Schroeder says

      May 30, 2013 at 6:22 am

      I would love to be in Hawaii! Love the salad, it really is a great side dish for the summer bbq season!

      Reply
    5. Dan from Platter Talk says

      May 30, 2013 at 11:51 am

      How good does THAT look? Both the beach and the potato salad. I've never been to Hawaii but it's on my bucket list. Love this post!

      Reply
    6. Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says

      May 30, 2013 at 9:17 pm

      Hi Lisa - what a great summer salad... my co-worker is in Hawaii now... I wish she would have taken me.

      Reply
    7. Julie @ This Gal Cooks says

      June 01, 2013 at 8:06 pm

      Wow, neat! Two of my favorite things, pasta and potatoes, in one dish!

      Reply
    8. Marlys @Thisand That says

      June 02, 2013 at 3:44 pm

      This sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday and I hope that you will join us again next week.

      Reply
    9. Nina says

      June 03, 2013 at 2:42 pm

      Hi Lisa, I'm fond fo potatoe aalads, and yours looks so delicious and tasty - Yum! I'm visiting from Julies Marvellous Mondays, Nina

      Reply
    10. Mareli Lim-Evora Dabi says

      June 04, 2013 at 10:40 pm

      Hi Lisa,
      I saw your dish in a party link and I cant help it.I am craving and I will surely make it for our Saturday get together.Would you be interested to know about Filipino Fusion Cuisine..then come visit me.I will be happy to see you there. Thanks.

      Reply
    11. Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life says

      June 05, 2013 at 9:53 am

      We went to Maui last year, and I LOVED the potato salad! This is a great recipe, Lisa. Thanks for sharing at Wicked Good Wednesdays!

      Reply
    12. AnnMarie says

      June 05, 2013 at 5:31 pm

      This looks great! Yeah, I have one of those egg slicers too! Visiting from All My Bloggy Friends. Following you via Bloglovin'!

      Reply
    13. Brandi says

      June 07, 2013 at 10:02 am

      YUM! This looks SO good! I am putting this on my must try list now!

      Reply
    14. Anyonita says

      June 08, 2013 at 4:00 pm

      Mmm that is some amazing-looking potato salad! 🙂 Thanks for sharing with us!

      Reply
    15. Maria B says

      June 09, 2013 at 6:08 pm

      This potato salad looks awesome!
      I also wanted to let you know that this recipe has been Pinned and featured on Krafty Cards etc. Recipe Round Up #2.

      Have a great day!
      Maria

      Reply
    16. Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says

      June 11, 2013 at 9:51 pm

      Potatoes & mac salad! Nice! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #16!

      ~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!

      Reply
    17. Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch says

      June 12, 2013 at 5:54 pm

      What a delicious looking dish, Lisa. Thanks for linking up to last weeks party. Can't wait to see what you link up this week!! Nichi

      Reply
    18. Susanna says

      August 24, 2013 at 10:02 am

      This looks good! One question... does this call for sweet or dill pickle juice? Probably a dumb question... I see it has optional sweet pickles, but also mustard, so I am just checking! Thanks!

      Reply
    19. rachel says

      January 10, 2014 at 11:32 pm

      You got that right we love our salads in Hawaii;) its been raining and cold but I guess I can't complain huh. Lol

      Reply
    20. saluni @ Best Slow Recipes says

      March 10, 2014 at 5:24 am

      Yum! I need to start trying potato salad recipes. Although, not everyone in the family enjoys it.I use lacto-fermented pickles to receive the probiotic benefit.

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        March 10, 2014 at 12:43 pm

        Thanks so much saluni. 🙂

        Reply
    21. 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.

      Reply
      • 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? 😉

        Reply
    22. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

      July 02, 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!!

      Reply
    23. Cindy Eikenberg says

      July 03, 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!

      Reply
    24. Julie says

      July 03, 2014 at 7:30 am

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

      Reply
    25. Sheryl@Lady Behind The Curtain says

      July 03, 2014 at 1:39 pm

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

      Reply
    26. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

      July 04, 2014 at 7:49 am

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

      Reply
    27. Joy @ Yesterfood says

      July 05, 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! ♥

      Reply
    28. Barbara Bianchi says

      September 03, 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.

      Reply
    29. Kimberly says

      September 05, 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

      Reply
    30. 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!

      Reply
    31. 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!

      Reply
    32. Audrey says

      June 02, 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.

      Reply
    33. Gina says

      July 04, 2016 at 2:02 pm

      Is there a version of this potato salad that uses pineapple? I remember my stepmom making something similar to this while growing up but it had pineapple in it.

      Reply
    34. Donna says

      August 17, 2018 at 1:33 pm

      I'm making this for a Hawaiian themed Game Party. Looks delish

      Reply
    35. Therese Minkoff says

      May 05, 2019 at 11:07 am

      5 stars
      Just made this for my daughter’s luau-themed birthday. I received lots of compliments! I tripled the recipe and it filled a deep 9x13 catering pan. I used russet potatoes and diced them small. I ended up using about half the dressing recommended. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply

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