Amish Macaroni Salad Recipe

Amish macaroni salad is a sweet macaroni salad with a bit of a  tangy crunch from all the delicious veggies folded in side. Super creamy and a perfect cold side dish, this is the best Amish Macaroni Salad recipe to feed a crowd.

Sweet Amish Macaroni Salad

This sweet Amish macaroni salad varies a lot from my old fashioned macaroni salad recipe or these 20 varying macaroni salad recipes.

With red peppers and  relish, you get a perfect crunch with layers of sweet all mixed in. Of course we all know that macaroni salad and the dressings on them can be made about 100 different ways but this one must be on the table for every party! 

Classic, simple and delicious, this is just the Amish salad recipe you have been looking for. 

How to make Amish Macaroni Salad

What makes Amish macaroni salad Amish? This type of macaroni salad recipe has always varied a bit from house to house, but originated in Pennsylvania. Found at picnics and family outings, its a popular recipe that has roots in the east. To make this extra hearty, you can also add some shredded chicken.  As far as taste is concerned, everyone likes a different kind of macaroni salad, so you will enjoy this one if you like a SWEET macaroni salad. While it doesn’t have any honey in it, my husband compares the sweetness to honey mustard with all the other combined ingredients. 

• 4 cups macaroni, cooked and cooled (about 2 cups dry)
• 3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup diced red pepper
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 2 tablespoons sweet relish
• 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• 1 cup real mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander

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NOTE: If you have the pasta ready, it takes about 10-15 minutes to make the Amish Macaroni Salad. If you have to cook the pasta, I’d add another 15 minutes to the time. Also boiling eggs for pasta salads can be frustrating but it doesn’t have to be. A tip is to make a bunch of them at once in your pressure cooker! Here is my Ninja Foodi Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe.

Amish Macaroni Pasta Salad Recipe

To get started on your macaroni salad recipe, add eggs, celery, red pepper, onion and relish to a large mixing bowl.

Mix well.

 

Add in mustard, mayonnaise, sugar, salt and coriander and mix well.

 

Stir in elbow macaroni.

Cover and refrigerate overnight so the sugar can dissolve.

Stir well before serving.

Serves 6-8

I often get asked if Amish Macaroni Salad is healthy…the truth is what is considered healthy? Most people will tell you that pasta in and of itself is bad but when it comes to summer food and summer salads, I say enjoy some, live a little.

This salad is a delightful and sweet salad and perfect for you to enjoy over a table with friends- not worrying about a diet.