Amish Macaroni Salad
Discover the classic Amish Macaroni Salad, a beloved side dish that’s creamy, tangy, and packed with wholesome flavors. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or alongside grilled favorites, this salad promises to delight with its refreshing crunch and delightful dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 celery ribs, finely chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- Paprika, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, chopped hard-cooked eggs, chopped onion, chopped celery, chopped green bell pepper, and dill pickle relish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, white sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to blend.
- Before serving, sprinkle with paprika for garnish.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg