Ono Macaroni Salad

Sandi (From CA)'s Note:

I'm desperately searching for the rather plain macaroni salad served at Ono Hawaiian BBQ. I haven't tried this yet, but it looks close. Apparently, this is a typical macaroni salad from the islands.

• Total Time: 13 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
• ½ lb imitation crabmeat , chopped
• 9 ounces frozen peas , cooked
• 2 stalks celery , chopped
• 4 large hard-boiled eggs , grated
• ¼ teaspoon pickle relish
• salt and pepper
• ½ chopped yellow onions (optional) or 2 chopped scallions (optional)
• ¾ quart Best Foods Mayonnaise , as needed

Directions:

1. Boil macaroni to al dente - do not over cook; drain & cool.
2. Add all other ingredients to cooled macaroni then add the mayo. The macaroni will absorb the mayo, so you may want to make your salad a day ahead to let the flavors combine. You might also want to add more mayo just before serving. Enjoy!

Reviews

[Chef #476909]

I made this for the first time with the relish and the mayo as per the receipe. Oh my goodness, everyone loved it, and we ate it every day all week since I doubled the receipe! This is one recipe I will use over and over again. Thanks.

[Emma in So Ca]

I made this for a Luau Party, and it was the hit of all the food I prepared !!!. Several people asked me where I got this recipe. By the way I id put that very small amount of pickle relish.

[*Parsley*]

Yummy! I made this as written but omitted the relish (I think that amount may be a typo). I used the optional onion, and recommend using it. The amount of mayonnaise seems like a lot. I started with half the amount, and it was fine to eat right away....but hours later/next day, it needs the remainder. I agree that the dressing is rather plain, but the other ingredients carry this salad well. I'll make this one again; thanx!