Amish Macaroni Salad

Name: Amish Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 2 cups Miracle Whip or mayonnaise; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish; 3 tablespoons yellow mustard; 2-1/4 teaspoons cider vinegar; 3/4 teaspoon celery seed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped

Total Time Prep 20 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Amish macaroni salad is a perfect side dish for summer get-togethers. Make up a big bowl for your next barbecue or block party, and wait for the compliments to roll in.

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
3 tablespoons yellow mustard
2-1/4 teaspoons cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely.
For dressing, in a small bowl, combine Miracle Whip, sugar, relish, mustard, vinegar, celery seed and salt. In a large bowl, combine macaroni, celery, onion, red pepper and eggs. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 283 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 496mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

This Amish macaroni salad is a crowd favorite. It's supposed to be sweet, but you can lessen the sugar to suit your taste. Garnish with sliced hard-boiled eggs and paprika, if desired. —Mishelle Johnson, Wyoming, Michigan

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