Ultimate Amish Style Macaroni Salad Recipes

AMISH MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni noodles according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.
• In a large bowl, combine the hard-boiled eggs, onion, celery, red pepper, and dill pickle relish.
• In a separate container, mix together the salad dressing, mustard, white sugar, vinegar, salt and celery seed.
• Pour the dressing mixture over the vegetables. Add the macaroni and mix until well combined.
• Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour. Serve chilled.

TRADITIONAL AMISH MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
• Add macaroni, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender.
• Drain, and set aside to cool.
• In a large bowl, stir together the eggs, onion, celery, red pepper, and relish.
• In a small bowl, stir together the salad dressing, mustard, white sugar, vinegar, salt and celery seed.
• Pour over the vegetables, and stir in macaroni until well blended.
• Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST-EVER AMISH MACARONI SALAD FOR LABOR DAY COOKOUTS

Steps:

• Boil macaroni. While it cooks, add red pepper, eggs and celery to large bowl. In medium bowl whisk together Miracle Whip, relish, mustard, vinegar, sugar, celery seed, salt and pepper. When macaroni is cooked, rinse with cold water and drain well. Add to large bowl with eggs and veggies. Mix well and pour dressing over top, then stir well. Chill for 2 hours or overnight. Garnish with extra egg and celery seed if desired.

AMISH MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni as directed on package; Drain& cool.
• In a bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients so they are well-combined and smooth.
• In a large bowl, gently combine the macaroni, celery, carrots, onions, and remaining eggs.
• Fold the dressing gently into the macaroni salad mixture.
• Place into your serving bowl and garnish with the reserved slice egg and paprika.
• Let sit overnight for the best results.
• NOTE: It was not in the original recipe, but I sometimes add 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped green pepper if I have it around.

LOWER FAT AMISH MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
• Stir eggs, celery, and peas together in a large bowl. Whisk low fat mayonnaise, yellow mustard, sugar, vinegar, celery seed, and salt in a separate bowl, dissolving the sugar. Pour dressing over vegetables and stir in macaroni until thoroughly coated with dressing. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.