Sweet Amish Macaroni Salad Recipe
Sweet Amish Macaroni Salad
This classic Amish-style macaroni salad is known for its creamy texture, satisfying crunch, and a delightful sweet-and-tangy flavor. It’s an ideal side dish to prepare in advance for gatherings, barbecues, or potluck dinners.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Elbow macaroni (uncooked) | 2 cups |
| Hard-boiled large eggs | 3 |
| Celery, chopped | 3 stalks |
| Onion, finely chopped | 1 |
| Sweet pickle relish | 2 tablespoons |
| Yellow mustard | 3 tablespoons |
| Red bell pepper, chopped | 1 small |
| Miracle Whip | 2 cups |
| Granulated sugar | ¾ cup |
| White vinegar | 2¼ teaspoons |
| Celery seed | ½ teaspoon |
| Salt and black pepper | To taste |
Instructions:
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare the elbow macaroni according to the package directions until just tender. Drain the pasta well and rinse it under cold water to stop further cooking. Let it cool completely.
- Mix the Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped hard-boiled eggs, celery, onion, red bell pepper, and sweet pickle relish.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the Miracle Whip, yellow mustard, vinegar, sugar, and celery seed. Stir until the mixture is smooth and the sugar has fully dissolved. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Combine with Vegetables: Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables and gently stir to coat everything evenly.
- Add Pasta and Mix: Fold in the cooled macaroni, stirring until all ingredients are evenly distributed and well coated in the creamy dressing.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to blend and the salad to fully chill before serving.
