We're Sweet On This Creamy Amish Macaroni Pasta Salad Recipe by 30Seconds Food

The Amish tend to have a sweet tooth. Many Amish recipes call for sugar, and this creamy Amish macaroni salad recipe also has sweet Miracle Whip salad dressing. What's not to love?

To make this creamy Amish pasta salad at home you'll need elbow macaroni, Miracle Whip, dill pickles, yellow mustard, sugar, vinegar, hard-boiled eggs, onion and celery. The ingredients are all mixed up in a bowl and seasoned, to taste, with black pepper and sea salt. Cover the salad and let it chill out in the fridge until ready to serve. 

If you can let this macaroni salad sit a while before serving, it helps the flavors blend. If not, it's still a winning pasta salad recipe. Serve this macaroni salad as a side dish with dinner or bring it to your next cookout or potluck. 

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions
• 2 cups Miracle Whip
• 1 dill pickle, grated
• 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 2 - 3 hardboiled eggs, chopped
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 2 stalks celery, chopped

Helpful Products

• Amish Cookbooks
• Cutting Board
• Chef Knife
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Salt and Pepper
• Whisk
• Mixing Bowl
• Grater
• Airtight Containers
• Pasta Pot
• Pasta Bowls
• Pepper Grinder

Recipe Notes

• If you don't like sweet potato salad, use regular mayonnaise and reduce the amount of sugar.

• Don't overcook the pasta of you'll have mushy salad. Cook it to al dente. 

• Store the potato salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Combine the Miracle Whip, grated pickle, mustard, sugar and vinegar. Whisk to combine. 
2. In a large bowl, add the cooked macaroni, onion, eggs and celery. 
3. Pour in the dressing. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.  

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 279

Total Fat: 12.8g

Saturated Fat: 2.2g

Cholesterol: 100mg

Sodium: 812mg

Total Carbohydrate: 32.6g

Dietary Fiber: 2.7g

Total Sugars: 7.7g

Protein: 8.5g

Vitamin D: 9mcg

Calcium: 56mg

Iron: 2mg

Potassium: 234mg

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