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Amish Macaroni Salad in a clear, glass bowl with a wooden spoon.
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Amish Macaroni Salad Recipe

Boiled macaroni is enveloped with a sweet, zesty, and creamy dressing, boiled eggs, and a variety of finely diced vegetables. This macaroni salad is such a family-friendly dish that my kids and husband request time after time. If you're looking for a potluck dish that will have your guests raving, this is the side to try out!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Chilling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Amish Macaroni Salad, Amish salad, Macaroni Salad, Sweet macaroni salad
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 294cal
Author: Amy Desrosiers
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • 6-quart stockpot
  • Small stockpot
  • strainer
  • cutting board & knife
  • medium-sized mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • large mixing/storage bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni dry, uncooked
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup Miracle Whip
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs chop 3, reserve one for garnish
  • 1 small Vidalia onion chopped
  • 3 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 large bell pepper seeded, and chopped
  • 1 medium carrots diced
  • 2 tablespoons sweet relish
  • 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Prepare all the vegetables and boil the eggs (25 minutes). Once eggs are boiled, peel and chop 3 of them. Reserve the last one for garnish (optional).
  • Boil macaroni noodles until al dente. Once done, strain out hot water, and rinse pasta with cold water; strain.
  • Add the macaroni, chopped vegetables, chopped eggs, to the bowl and stir. In the medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, sugar, mustard, relish, spice, and vinegar. Whisk until combined–it will have a yellow coloring.
  • Add the creamy dressing to the bowl with the macaroni and vegetables. Combine with a spoon, cover the bowl, and store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.
Storing
If you want to store your Sweet Macaroni Salad, just follow these easy steps.
This macaroni salad recipe does not freeze well at all. However, it does last up to 5 days when stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator. I usually make it on the weekend and enjoy it all week as a side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 294cal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 437mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1473IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg