Classic Amish Style Macaroni Salad: Noreen's Kitchen

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sweet pickle relish

🥗Healthier: chopped dill pickles

💰Cheaper: chopped cucumbers

Chopped dill pickles provide a similar tangy flavor at a lower cost.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu or chickpeas can add protein without using eggs.

Cook 2 cups dry elbow macaroni until al dente, then cool it down quickly with cold water and ice.

Prepare the dressing by mixing 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a bowl.

Add about 1/2 teaspoon each of celery seed, onion powder, garlic powder, Himalayan pink salt, and cracked black pepper to the dressing and mix until smooth.

Finely dice 1/2 cup each of onion, celery, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper, and add them to the dressing.

If desired, chop hard-boiled eggs and fold them into the salad.

Combine the cooled macaroni with the dressing and vegetables, mixing well to combine.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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