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May 29, 2013 40 Comments

Hawaiian Potato Salad

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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…..

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

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 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 

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

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!
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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 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

Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 22.8% | Vitamin C: 14.8% | Calcium: 3.8% | Iron: 13.5%
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  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!

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  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 🙂

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  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!

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  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 1, 2013 at 8:06 pm

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

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  8. Marlys @Thisand That says

    June 2, 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 3, 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 4, 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 5, 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 5, 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 7, 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 8, 2013 at 4:00 pm

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

    Reply
  15. Maria B says

    June 9, 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

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  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!

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  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!

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  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

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  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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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 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!!

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  23. 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!

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  24. Julie says

    July 3, 2014 at 7:30 am

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

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  25. 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!

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  26. 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!

    Reply
  27. 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! ♥

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  28. 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.

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  29. 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

    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 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.

    Reply

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