This Amish Macaroni Salad is the ultimate summer side—creamy, sweet, and tangy all at once. Its signature flavor, reminiscent of traditional Amish deli counters and family gatherings, comes from the combination of Miracle Whip and a hint of celery seed, delivering that nostalgic, classic taste.
Amish Macaroni Salad
Ingredients
For the Base
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Uncooked elbow macaroni | 2 ½ cups |
| Hard-boiled eggs, chopped | 3 |
| Sweet onion, diced | ¼ cup |
| Celery, diced | 3 stalks |
| Red bell pepper, seeded and diced | 1 large |
For the Dressing
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Miracle Whip (see notes) | 2 cups |
| Dill pickle relish | 2 tbsp |
| Yellow mustard | 3 tbsp |
| Granulated sugar | ⅓ cup |
| White vinegar | 2 tsp |
| Celery seed | ¾ tsp |
| Salt | ¼ tsp |
| Black pepper | ¼ tsp |
