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Sweet Amish Macaroni Salad

Creamy, slightly sweet, and packed with crunchy veggies, this Amish Macaroni Salad is a classic comfort side dish. The tangy-sweet dressing, tender pasta, and bits of egg make it perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb macaroni
  • 4 eggs hard-boiled, chopped
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 3 ribs celery diced
  • 1 sweet pepper diced
  • 2 cups mayonnaise light
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 0.125 cup yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp pickle relish
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 0.75 tsp celery seed
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • paprika for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions, then drain and cool.
  2. Whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
  3. Combine macaroni, eggs, onion, celery, and pepper in a large bowl.
  4. Mix in dressing until evenly coated.
  5. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
  6. Garnish with paprika before serving.

Notes

This salad gets better as it chills. Add a bit more dressing before serving if needed since the pasta absorbs it over time.