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Amish Pasta Salad

Amish Pasta Salad: Creamy, Sweet Flavor for Your Gatherings

Amish Pasta Salad is a creamy, sweet dish perfect for gatherings, full of crunchy vegetables and rich flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Elbow Macaroni or rotini or shells as substitutions
For the Salad Base
  • 2 pieces Hard-Boiled Eggs or diced cooked chicken as a substitute
  • 0.5 pieces Onion diced; green onions work as a milder substitute
  • 3 stalks Celery diced; shredded carrots or bell peppers can be used
  • 1 piece Red Pepper diced; can swap with green bell pepper
For the Dressing
  • 2 tbsp Pickle Relish omit for a less sweet dish
  • 2 cups Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt as a lighter alternative
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar reduce to 2 tablespoons if you prefer less sweetness
  • 3 tbsp Yellow Mustard Dijon mustard can be used for a sophisticated taste
  • 2 tbsp White Vinegar apple cider vinegar can be used for a fruity twist
  • 0.75 tsp Celery Seed optional; substitute with fennel seeds if desired
  • 0.5 tsp Salt adjust to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of water over high heat. Once bubbling, stir in elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Chop the Vegetables and Eggs: Dice the onion, celery, red pepper, and hard-boiled eggs into small pieces and set aside.
  3. Prepare the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, yellow mustard, white vinegar, pickle relish, sugar, salt, and celery seed. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Mix It All Together: Gently fold in the rinsed macaroni, chopped vegetables, and eggs into the dressing.
  5. Chill Before Serving: Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is even better when made a day ahead, allowing the flavors to develop.

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