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Amish Pasta Salad: The Ultimate Creamy Pennsylvania Dutch Classic

This authentic Amish Pasta Salad features tender elbow macaroni coated in a thick, glossy yellow dressing. With crisp celery, red bell peppers, and hard-boiled eggs, it's the perfect sweet-and-tangy side dish for any BBQ or potluck.
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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 Pasta Salad Ingredients
  • 1 lb Elbow Macaroni approx 454g
  • 3 large Hard-Boiled Eggs diced
  • 1 cup Celery finely chopped, approx 120g
  • 1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper diced, approx 75g
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise approx 240ml
  • 3 tbsp Yellow Mustard approx 45ml
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar approx 100g
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar approx 30ml
  • 1/4 cup Green Chives finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Paprika for dusting

Equipment

  • 1 Large Clear Glass Bowl For serving and mixing
  • 1 Colander To rinse pasta
  • 1 Chef's Knife For dicing vegetables

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until tender but firm (al dente).
  2. Drain and rinse immediately with cold water until the pasta is cool to the touch.
Mix Dressing and Assemble
  1. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, mustard, and apple cider vinegar until thick and glossy.
  2. In a large glass bowl, fold together the pasta, celery, peppers, and diced eggs with the dressing.
  3. Sprinkle with chives and paprika. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to let flavors meld.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalProtein: 7gFat: 22gFiber: 2g

Notes

Ensure the pasta is completely cooled before adding the dressing to maintain the glossy texture.
If the salad dries out in the fridge, stir in a tablespoon of milk to loosen it up.
Keyword Amish Pasta Salad,Creamy Pasta Salad,macaroni salad

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