Amish Macaroni Salad

Delight your taste buds with this classic Amish Macaroni Salad, a creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet take on traditional pasta salad. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or summer barbecues, this recipe features tender elbow macaroni, crisp red bell peppers, celery, and onions, all tossed together in a luscious dressing made from mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sugar. Chopped hard-boiled eggs add a rich, protein-packed twist, while a sprinkle of paprika provides a pop of color and warmth to the dish. Ready in just 25 minutes and best served chilled, this flavorful salad is a crowd-pleaser that brings homey comfort to any gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 3 large hard-boiled eggs
• 1 small red bell pepper
• 2 medium celery stalks
• 1 small white onion
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 quarter cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika

Directions

Step 1

Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process.

Step 2

Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs into small pieces.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper, celery, and onion. Ensure they are all cut into small, bite-sized pieces for uniformity in the salad.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the dressing is smooth and well combined.

Step 5

Add the cooked and cooled macaroni, chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced red bell pepper, celery, and onion to the bowl with the dressing.

Step 6

Gently stir to combine all ingredients until the macaroni is well coated in the dressing.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.

Step 8

Before serving, sprinkle the top with paprika for a bit of color and extra flavor.

Step 9

Serve chilled and enjoy your Amish macaroni salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	944.3 grams (944.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3029

Total Fat 193.30g	248%
Saturated Fat 20.80g	104%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 852mg	284%
Sodium 3506mg	152%
Total Carbohydrate 271.70g	99%
Dietary Fiber 13.40g	48%
Total Sugars 66.20g
Protein 51.20g	102%

Vitamin D 150IU	750%
Calcium 154mg	12%
Iron 12mg	66%
Potassium 864mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.4%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 35.9%