10/13/2026
Grandma’s Mac Salad ❤️
Every family in Hawaiʻi has their own version of mac salad, and this one is special to me because it’s my grandma’s recipe that was passed down to my dad, and now to me.
Mac salad recipes can vary from family to family — some add carrots, some add potatoes, some keep it simple — but no matter how you make it, mac salad is one of the ultimate side dishes in Hawaiʻi. It belongs next to BBQ, kalbi, laulau, chicken katsu, teriyaki chicken, and every good plate lunch. 🤙🏽
For me, recipes like this are more than just food. They’re family history. They’re the small details that keep our people connected — the way your grandma made it, the way your dad remembers it, and the way you carry it forward for the next generation.
Simple, creamy, nostalgic, and made with love.
Grandma’s Mac Salad
Ingredients:
* 2 cups cold cooked macaroni
* 2 cups Best Foods mayonnaise
* 4 Tbsp diced celery
* 4 Tbsp diced onion
* 4 boiled eggs, grated
* 4T grated carrots
* Salt & Pepper & Sugar, to taste
Instructions:
Cook the macaroni until tender, then drain and cool completely.
Mix the cold macaroni with Best Foods mayonnaise, celery, onion, and grated eggs.
Season with salt, pepper, and a little sugar to taste.
Chill before serving and enjoy with your favorite local-style plate lunch ❤️
