Amish Macaroni Salad
Servings: 8 portions
Calories: 299cal
Ingredients
Pasta
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
Dressing
- 2 cups whipped salad dressing like Miracle Whip
- 2 ½ tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 ¼ teaspoons white vinegar
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Add Ins
- 3 large eggs hard-boiled
- 1 small white onion chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper chopped
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
Instructions
Prepare Macaroni
- Cook elbow macaroni to al dente (refer to instructions on packaging).
- Drain and rinse the pasta with cold water.
- Pour cooled macaroni into a large baking pan or sheet and set aside to dry.
Vegetables and Dressing
- In a large bowl whisk together the Miracle Whip salad dressing, mustard, sugar, vinegar and salt.
- Add the boiled eggs, onion, celery, red pepper, and sweet pickle relish.
- Move macaroni to a large bowl and add the dressing and vegetables.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, overnight is best for peak flavor.
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Notes
- This recipe uses Miracle Whip for its sweet, tangy flavor. If you simply can't get past the idea of using Miracle Whip, you can substitute mayonnaise but you may have to adjust the flavor by changing the sugar measurement.
- You can store your Amish macaroni salad in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion (approximately 3/4 cup) | Calories: 299cal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 696mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 529IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
