Description
This classic Amish Macaroni Salad recipe is a creamy and tangy pasta salad perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavors, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
Dressing:
- 2 large hardboiled eggs (finely diced)
- 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons mustard
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Vegetable Additions:
- 1/4 cup finely diced red bell peppers
- 1/4 cup finely diced carrots
- 2 tablespoons finely diced yellow onion
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- Prepare the Ingredients: Place the cooked macaroni and diced egg in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, sugar, mustard, vinegar, and salt.
- Add Vegetables: Add the diced peppers, carrots, and onions to the dressing. Mix well.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the macaroni and eggs. Mix well to combine.
- Chill and Serve: Chill until serving. Mix before serving to redistribute the dressing. Serve cold.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding additional vegetables like peas, celery, or pickles.
- Adjust the sweetness or tanginess by varying the amount of sugar and vinegar to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Amish Macaroni Salad, Macaroni Salad Recipe, Pasta Salad, Side Dish, Potluck Recipe
