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Amish Macaroni Salad

This Amish Macaroni Salad is creamy, sweet, and tangy with tender macaroni, crunchy vegetables, and a rich dressing. It’s an easy classic side dish that’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, barbecues, and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 C. Uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 3 Large hard-boiled eggs chopped
  • 1 C. Finely diced celery
  • ½ C. Finely diced sweet onion
  • ½ C. Finely diced red bell peppers
  • 1 C. Mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp. Yellow mustard
  • ¼ C. Granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. Apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. Sweet pickle relish
  • ½ tsp. Salt
  • ¼ tsp. Black pepper

Method
 

  1. Add the macaroni to a pot of boiling water, and cook according to the package instructions until tender.
  2. Rinse the macaroni under cold water until cooled, and be sure to drain all of the water completely.
  3. Place the macaroni, eggs, celery, onion and peppers into a mixing bowl, and stir to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, apple cider vinegar, sweet pick relish, salt and pepper. Stir until creamy.
  5. Pour the dressing into the bowl with the salad ingredients, and toss to combine well.
  6. Cover and chill for 2 hours before serving.