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Hawaiian Macaroni Salad with Spam
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad with Spam and Island Favorite served on a traditional lunch plate with bold BBQ Flavors. Easy Pasta Salad with a mild sweet flavor.
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Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Prep Time:
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
4
minutes
minutes
Additional Time:
1
hour
hour
Total Time:
1
hour
hour
20
minutes
minutes
Servings:
8
Servings
Calories:
406
kcal
Author:
Devour Dinner
Ingredients
8
oz
Macaroni Pasta
2 ½
Cups
water or Broth
1
Carrot slivered
about ¼ cup
1
Bunch
Green Onions
Diced
14
ounces
Pineapple Chunks
12
ounces
Spam
⅔
Cup
Mayonnaise
2
Tbs
Apple Cider Vinegar
2-3
Tbs
Milk
1
Tbs
Sugar
1
teaspoon
crushed garlic *optional
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
Instant Pot Directions
Pour water or broth in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker and add macaroni making sure to spread the pasta evenly on bottom.
Close lid and set to Manual (Pressure Cook) high for 4 minutes with a 4 minute Natural Release (NR) and then Quick Release (QR) the remaining pressure
Rinse pasta under cool water and drain
Add slivered carrots and Apple Cider Vinegar to pasta and toss. Place in refrigerator for 1 hour.
In a separate bowl combine mayonnaise, sugar and milk. Whisk to combine. Set Aside
Dice Green Onions, Drain Pineapple and set aside
Slice Spam in thin slices and fry over medium/high heat until toasted to your liking on both sides. Slice into small bite size cubes.
Add Pineapple, green onions and Spam cubes to cooled pasta and toss to combine
Add Mayonnaise mixture to cooled pasta and toss to combined.
Add garlic if desired
Add additional 1-2 Tbs Milk if needed for desired consistency
Stove Directions:
Cook noodles according to package directions
Rinse Pasta and drain. Add Carrot slivers and Apple Cider Vinegar and toss to coat. Place in refrigerator to cool for 1 hour
In a separate bowl combine mayonnaise, sugar and milk. Whisk to combine.
Dice Green Onions, Drain Pineapple and set aside
Slice Spam in thin slices and fry over medium/high heat until toasted to your liking on both sides. Slice into small bite size cubes.
Add Pineapple, green onions and Spam cubes to cooled pasta and toss to combine
Add Mayonnaise mixture to cooled pasta and toss to combined.
Add garlic if desired
Toss to coat.
Add additional 1-2 Tbs Milk if needed for desired consistency
Serve Cold
Notes
Pasta is served best with Hawaiian Ribs, Shredded Pork, Teriyaki Chicken or Steak or with a Grilled Teriyaki Pineapple Burger.
Tips:
Add Vinegar to warm pasta. Pasta will absorb vinegar for a tangy taste
Use quality mayonnaise
Serve chilled
Nutrition
Serving:
1
g
|
Calories:
406
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
33
g
|
Protein:
10
g
|
Fat:
26
g
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
9
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
9
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
38
mg
|
Sodium:
723
mg
|
Potassium:
318
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
10
g
|
Vitamin A:
73
IU
|
Vitamin C:
5
mg
|
Calcium:
22
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg