Amish Macaroni Salad Recipe

Craving a sweet and creamy macaroni salad? This Amish Macaroni Salad recipe is a family favorite, inspired by a Berks County tradition. Its subtly sweet dressing is incredibly addictive, and it tastes even better the next day! Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a comforting side dish. This recipe makes a generous amount, easily halved for smaller gatherings. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 200.4 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.5 (61 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Amish Macaroni Salad

  • 1 pound macaroni
  • 2 cups celery
  • 1 cup carrots
  • 1/2 cup red onion
  • Green Pepper
  • 6 large eggs
  • sprinkle of paprika
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard

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How to Make Amish Macaroni Salad

  1. Cook 1 pound of macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and rinse with cold water to cool completely.
  2. While the macaroni is cooling, prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, 1/2 teaspoon celery seed, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth and creamy.
  3. Chop 2 cups celery, 1 cup carrots, and 1/2 cup red onion. Hard-boil 6 large eggs; chop 5 eggs and set aside 1 egg for garnish, slicing it thinly.
  4. In a large bowl, gently combine the cooled macaroni, chopped celery, carrots, onions, and 5 chopped eggs.
  5. Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture and gently fold until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl. Garnish with the reserved egg slices and a sprinkle of paprika.
  7. For the best flavor, cover and refrigerate overnight before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

6g

Carbs

9g

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