Easy Hawaiian Pasta Salad

This Hawaiian pasta salad recipe is the perfect way to enjoy a taste of the tropics all year long.

Servings

Calories 300kcal

Cook pasta according to packet instructions (you will want it to be al dente).
Drain the pasta and add in a couple of teaspoons of olive oil to keep it from sticking. Allow pasta to cool.
Meanwhile, make the Hawaiian pasta salad pineapple dressing by adding all ingredients together and whisk till smooth. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, ham, pineapple bits, red pepper, carrots, green onions, salt and pepper. Then add in the dressing and mix the Hawaiian mac salad till combined.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Cover the Hawaiian macaroni salad and chill until you are ready to serve your cold pasta salad.

When waiting for the pasta to cool, add 1- 2 teaspoons of olive oil and toss to prevent the pasta from sticking.
This recipe typically calls for smooth Dijon mustard, but I love the bite that a whole grain mustard provides.
You can use the traditional elbow macaroni, but any pasta shape works well. Or make this Hawaiian Pasta Salad with whole wheat pasta or gluten free pasta instead.
To make this Hawaiian mac salad a bit healthier, I used half fat mayo. But you can make it with full fat mayonnaise if you prefer.

There are 7 Freestyle points in a serving of this Hawaiian Pasta Salad with Pineapple.