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Amish Macaroni Salad: The Ultimate Creamy and Tangy Summer Side Dish

An authentic Amish Macaroni Salad featuring tender elbow macaroni in a thick, glossy, pale yellow mustard-mayo dressing. Packed with hard-boiled eggs, crunchy red peppers, and celery, it’s the perfect sweet and tangy picnic side.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Amish
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Amish Macaroni Salad Components
  • 1 lb (450g) Elbow Macaroni Cooked al dente
  • 4 large Hard-Boiled Eggs Chopped into hearty chunks
  • 1 cup (150g) Red Bell Pepper Finely diced
  • 1/2 cup (60g) Celery Minced green pieces
  • 1.5 cups (350ml) Mayonnaise Full fat for thickness
  • 3 tbsp (45g) Yellow Mustard For the pale yellow color
  • 1/2 cup (100g) Granulated Sugar Classic Amish sweetness
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Apple Cider Vinegar For tanginess
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) Paprika For garnish dusting

Equipment

  • 1 Large stockpot For boiling macaroni
  • 1 Stainless Steel Balloon Whisk To emulsify the glossy dressing
  • 1 White Ceramic Bowl For serving and mixing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook 1 lb (450g) macaroni in salted water until tender but firm. Drain and rinse with cold water immediately.
  2. In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, and vinegar until a thick, glossy, pale yellow sauce forms.
  3. Fold the cooled macaroni, diced red peppers, minced celery, and egg chunks into the dressing until fully coated.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Before serving, sprinkle a light dusting of red paprika on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalProtein: 8gFat: 22gFiber: 2g

Notes

Chill for at least 4 hours to let flavors meld.
Rinse pasta thoroughly with cold water to ensure a glossy dressing texture.
Keyword Amish Macaroni Salad,Creamy Pasta Salad,potluck recipe

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