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Amish Macaroni Salad

A bowl of Amish macaroni salad featuring elbow macaroni, hard-boiled eggs, celery, and red peppers in a creamy dressing.
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A classic sweet and tangy deli-style macaroni salad with hard-boiled eggs and crunchy vegetables, perfect for potlucks and summer BBQs.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped sweet pickle relish
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • Paprika, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Add the cooked macaroni, chopped celery, chopped onion, sweet pickle relish, and chopped hard-boiled eggs to the dressing.
  4. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Garnish with paprika before serving.

Notes

  • For a creamier dressing, you can substitute half of the mayonnaise with Miracle Whip.
  • This salad can be made a day in advance, making it ideal for meal planning for picnics.
  • Ensure the salad is kept chilled to maintain food safety at outdoor events.
  • You can scale this recipe up for large gatherings.

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