This Amish macaroni salad is a sweet and creamy classic made with simple ingredients and a tangy dressing. It's the perfect side dish for cookouts, potlucks, and summer picnics.
Made with elbow macaroni, crisp vegetables, and a slightly sweet dressing, this traditional Amish-style macaroni salad is easy to make and even better the next day. It pairs especially well with recipes like Root Beer Pulled Pork.
Amish macaroni salad is known for its sweet and creamy dressing, which is different from a regular macaroni salad. The combination of sugar, mustard, and vinegar gives it a slightly tangy but sweeter flavor.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Sweet and creamy with a classic tangy dressing
- Made with pantry ingredients like Miracle Whip or real mayonnaise
- Perfect for cookouts, Memorial Day, and everyday meals
- Easy to make ahead for the best results
- A great side dish for burgers, hot dogs, or BBQ chicken
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups Miracle Whip or real mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoons white vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon celery seed
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 ribs celery, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
How to Make Amish Macaroni Salad
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted water until pasta al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta. Set aside.
- In a separate pot, cook the eggs until hard-boiled. Let them cool, peel, and chop.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, chopped eggs, celery, onion, and red bell pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Miracle Whip (or mayonnaise), yellow mustard, sugar, white vinegar, salt, and celery seed until smooth.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the macaroni mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Add the sweet pickle relish and mix gently.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for the best flavor.
Pro tips
Tips for the Best Macaroni Salad
- Rinse the pasta with cold water so it doesn't overcook
- Let the salad chill before serving for the best results
- Adjust the sugar or vinegar slightly based on personal taste
- Dice vegetables evenly for a better texture and great flavor
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator
This Amish macaroni salad is best served cold for the best flavor and texture.
Serving Suggestions
This classic macaroni salad pairs well with:
- grilled burgers and hot dogs
- BBQ chicken
- Root Beer Pulled Pork
- Easy favorites like Ham and Cheese Sliders
It's a great side dish for potlucks, family dinners, and any summer picnic.
Storage
Store the macaroni salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavor improves by the next day, making it a great make-ahead option.
This is one of those recipes that gets even better after it sits, making it a great make-ahead option for busy days.
📖 Recipe
Amish Macaroni Salad (Sweet and Creamy Recipe)
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups Miracle Whip - or real mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoons white vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon celery seed
- 1 small onion - chopped
- 3 ribs celery - diced
- 1 red bell pepper - diced
- 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni until pasta is al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta.
- In a separate pot, cook the eggs until hard-boiled. Let them cool, peel, and chop.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled macaroni, chopped eggs, celery, onion, and red bell pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Miracle Whip (or mayonnaise), yellow mustard, sugar, white vinegar, salt, and celery seed until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Add the sweet pickle relish and mix gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
- Rinse the pasta with cold water to keep it from overcooking.
- Let the salad chill before serving for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the sugar or vinegar slightly based on personal taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate based on third-party calculations. Actual values may vary due to ingredients, measurements, and serving sizes.
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