DIY/HI Aloha Friday: Remembrance of Things Pasta

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Nothing says Hawaii like plate lunch and nothing says plate lunch like macaroni salad. The typical plate lunch is comprised of the aforementioned mac salad plus meat or fish (usually breaded or fried) and two scoops white rice. Today we’re serving up an authentic mac salad recipe and encouraging you to (1) add rice and entrée of your choice (2) serve on an environmentally-friendly, washable plate (3) eat and (4) thank your lucky stars you’re a regular NaturallyHi reader. Happy Aloha Weekend!

Mac Salad Hawaii Style

1 lb cooked elbow macaroni (the softer the better)

Add the following:

2 cups mayonnaise

2 cups whole milk

2 medium carrots, peeled and grated

2 chopped, hard-boiled eggs

1 cup green peas

2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish

4 chopped green onions

Salt and pepper to taste

Refrigerate ‘til ravenous