Description
Sweet Amish Macaroni Salad is a creamy and tangy side dish with just the right touch of sweetness. Packed with crunchy vegetables, tender macaroni, and a unique dressing made with Miracle Whip, mustard, and vinegar, this Amish-inspired salad is perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or any family gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 3 large hard-cooked eggs, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
For the Dressing:
- 2 cups creamy salad dressing (e.g., Miracle Whip)
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
- 2 ¼ teaspoons white vinegar
- ¾ teaspoon celery seed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- Add macaroni and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
- Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
- Prepare the Vegetables and Eggs:
- Chop the hard-cooked eggs, onion, celery, and red bell pepper into small, uniform pieces.
- Make the Dressing:
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together Miracle Whip, sugar, mustard, vinegar, celery seed, and salt until smooth.
- Combine the Salad:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, onion, celery, bell pepper, and pickle relish.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and stir well.
- Add the cooled macaroni and gently mix until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve:
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Stir before serving and garnish with fresh parsley or paprika, if desired.
Notes
- For a milder onion flavor, use a sweet onion or soak chopped onions in cold water for 10 minutes before adding them to the salad.
- To save time, cook the macaroni and eggs ahead of time and assemble the salad just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Amish, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings.
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg