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Amish Macaroni Salad Recipe

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This Amish Macaroni Salad is a classic, creamy, and tangy side dish perfect for potlucks and summer gatherings. Made with elbow macaroni, a flavorful dressing of Miracle Whip, dill pickle relish, and mustard, and loaded with crunchy vegetables and hard-boiled eggs, it’s a refreshing and satisfying salad that needs a few hours to chill for the best flavor.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 2 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

Dressing

  • 2 cups Miracle Whip
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
  • 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon celery seed

Add-ins

  • 3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1/4 cup diced sweet onion
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced

Instructions

  1. Cook the macaroni: Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool and stop the cooking process. Set aside to finish cooling completely.
  2. Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Miracle Whip, dill pickle relish, yellow mustard, granulated sugar, white vinegar, salt, black pepper, and celery seed until smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooled macaroni with the dressing. Gently fold in the chopped hard boiled eggs, diced sweet onion, diced celery, and diced red bell pepper, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated with dressing.
  4. Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate the salad for at least 3 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill properly.

Notes

  • Using Miracle Whip is traditional for the authentic taste, but mayonnaise can be substituted if preferred.
  • Make sure to cool the macaroni completely before mixing with the dressing to prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • For extra crunch, you can add chopped fresh cucumber or radishes.
  • This salad tastes even better the next day as the flavors have more time to meld.

Find it online: https://cookedbysarah.com/amish-macaroni-salad-recipe/