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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
Homestyle Amish Macaroni Salad
  1. 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. 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.

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.

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