Amish Macaroni Salad
A classic, refreshing Macaroni Salad with tender macaroni, creamy dressing, crunchy veggies, and a hint of tanginess. Perfect for picnics and gatherings.
Servings 6
Calories 265
Ingredients
- ½ lb macaroni or pasta
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- ¼ cup mayonnaise plus more to taste
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons vinegar white, red or or *balsamic
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- ¼ cup pickles chopped
- ½ small red onion chopped fine
- 2 hard-boiled eggs peeled and diced
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni or pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mustard, mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Add the cooked and cooled macaroni to the bowl with the dressing. Mix until the macaroni is well coated.
- Add the red bell pepper, chopped celery, parsley, pickles, red onion, and celery ribs to the bowl. Stir to combine.
- Gently fold in the diced hard-boiled eggs.
- Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, mayonnaise, or other ingredients according to your preference.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, give the salad a final stir and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 265 | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 791IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg