SWEET AMISH MACARONI SALAD
A classic sweet Amish-style macaroni salad made with creamy mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, a touch of sugar and vinegar, crunchy vegetables and chopped eggs. Chill before serving for best flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sweet pickle relish
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup carrots, shredded
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and cool the noodles. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar and yellow mustard until smooth.
- Add the cooled macaroni to the dressing, then fold in celery, red bell pepper, red onion and shredded carrots until evenly coated.
- Gently fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour (preferably 2-4 hours) to let flavors meld. Stir before serving.
Notes
For best results make this a few hours or a day ahead. Adjust sugar and vinegar to taste for sweetness and tang. Keeps well in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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