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Bowl of Sweet Amish Macaroni Salad with colorful vegetables and creamy dressing
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Sweet Amish Macaroni Salad

Creamy, sweet, and comfortingly simple — Sweet Amish Macaroni Salad is a classic potluck winner that everyone loves.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Side
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni Cook according to package directions and drain.

Vegetables

  • 3 large eggs Hard boiled and chopped.
  • 3 sticks celery Washed and chopped.
  • 1 small red bell pepper Stemmed, seeded, and chopped.
  • 1 medium red onion Peeled and chopped.

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
  • 3 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 2-3 tbsp white sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 2.25 tsp white vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp celery seed

Seasoning

  • Salt and pepper To taste.

Instructions

  • Step 1: Cook the macaroni according to package directions until al dente, usually 8–10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Step 2: Hard boil the eggs by placing them in a pot of cold water, bringing to a boil, covering, removing from heat, and letting sit for 10–12 minutes. Cool in ice water, peel, and chop.
  • Step 3: Wash and chop the celery, red bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
  • Step 4: In a large bowl, combine the chopped hard-boiled eggs, sweet pickle relish, chopped red pepper, and chopped onion. Stir gently to mix.
  • Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk together the Miracle Whip, yellow mustard, white sugar, white vinegar, celery seed, and salt and pepper until smooth.
  • Step 6: Pour the dressing over the egg and vegetable mixture, add the cooked macaroni, and stir gently until everything is evenly coated. Taste and adjust sugar, salt, or pepper as needed.
  • Step 7: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour to let flavors meld. Serve cold as a side dish.

Notes

For best flavor, chill overnight. Adjust sugar to taste and consider adding other vegetables like peas or diced cucumber.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg