Description
A delightful and creamy Sweet Amish Macaroni Salad, perfect for potlucks and summer gatherings. This classic salad features tender elbow macaroni tossed with a tangy, sweet dressing and crunchy vegetables.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup yellow mustard
- â…” cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- paprika for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Cook elbow macaroni until al dente. Rinse with cold water.
- Prepare the Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, vinegar, celery seed, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix macaroni, celery, bell pepper, onion, and eggs with dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 2 hours. Garnish with paprika before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using sweet pickle relish or chopped sweet pickles instead of some sugar.
- This salad tastes best when prepared in advance and served cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
