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Amish Macaroni Salad

Amish Macaroni Salad: Creamy, Sweet & Perfect for Gatherings

Amish Macaroni Salad is a creamy, sweet dish that combines tender elbow macaroni with crisp veggies, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Elbow Macaroni Cook to al dente.
  • 4 large Hard-Boiled Eggs Chopped finely.
  • 2 stalks Celery Finely chopped.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Optional, diced.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Full-fat preferred.
  • 2 tbsp Yellow Mustard
  • 2 tbsp Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tbsp White Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar.
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper To taste.
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Pickle Relish Optional.
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Herbs Like parsley, optional.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula or Wooden Spoon

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni for 7 to 9 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Finely chop the celery, red bell pepper, and hard-boiled eggs. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, yellow mustard, sugar, white vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Add cooled macaroni, celery, red bell pepper, and eggs to the dressing and fold gently.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allowing the salad to chill overnight enhances the flavor. Store in an airtight container for 4-5 days. Avoid freezing to maintain texture.

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