Homestyle Amish Macaroni Salad
Homestyle Amish Macaroni Salad balances tender elbows with crisp celery, onion, and bell pepper in a creamy dressing that’s sweet, tangy, and richly nostalgic. Chopped eggs add satisfying heft, while dill pickle relish brightens each bite. Serve chilled at picnics, potlucks, or backyard cookouts alongside grilled favorites or as a make-ahead lunch side.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Homestyle Amish Macaroni Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
- 2
Combine eggs, onion, celery, bell pepper, and relish in a large bowl. Stir together salad dressing, sugar, mustard, vinegar, celery seed, and salt in a small bowl. Pour the mixture over the eggs and vegetables. Top with the cooled macaroni and stir until well combined. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Calories 587.53 kcal High 29%
- Protein 12.52 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 78.17 g 28%
- Total Fat 25.07 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 3.78 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 116.99 mg High 39%
- Sodium 493.1 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 4.48 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 28.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 47.91 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.94 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 280.27 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 66.74 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 35.94 mg Good Source 40%
- Vitamin D 0.51 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Homestyle Amish Macaroni Salad is an Amish and Mennonite side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery Seed, Celery Sticks, Eggs, and Macaroni. Each serving provides about 587.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Homestyle Amish Macaroni Salad?
- It is an Amish and Mennonite salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Homestyle Amish Macaroni Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery Seed, Celery Sticks, Eggs, Macaroni, Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Homestyle Amish Macaroni Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 587.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Homestyle Amish Macaroni Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Homestyle Amish Macaroni Salad healthy?
- Homestyle Amish Macaroni Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 587.53 calories and 12.52 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 493.1 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.78 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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