Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Classic Amish Style Macaroni Salad: Noreen's Kitchen

Login to Save
302K views
Noreen's Kitchen
Noreen's Kitchen
119 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Noreen's Kitchen to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Amish Style Macaroni Salad

Cultural Context

Amish Style Macaroni Salad is a staple in Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine, often served at gatherings and potlucks. This dish reflects the Amish tradition of hearty, simple foods that bring people together. Its creamy texture and sweet-tangy flavor profile make it a beloved side dish across the United States, with many variations adapting to local tastes.

AmericanUSside
30 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups dry elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup finely diced onion
1/2 cup finely diced celery
1/2 cup finely diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
Himalayan pink salt
cracked black pepper
celery seed
onion powder
garlic powder

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.

1

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

2

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

3

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.

4

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

5

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

6

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

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

large potmixing bowlspatulaknifecutting boardegg slicer

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Amish Macaroni SaladMacaroni Salad

More Amish Style Macaroni Salad Videos

(2 videos)

Similar American Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Recipes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)