By Sweet Amish Macaroni Salad is a comfort-food classic made simpler for home cooks. With everyday ingredients and reliable technique, it delivers big flavor with little effort.
Sweet Amish Macaroni Salad captures the essence of salads while staying approachable for everyday cooking. The method focuses on maximizing flavor with minimal steps, using common pantry items and fresh ingredients. From the first bite you’ll notice a balance of texture and taste that feels both familiar and exciting. To build depth, we combine proper seasoning with simple techniques: gentle heat for aromatics, accurate measurements, and attention to doneness. Small details—like resting time or layering ingredients—make a noticeable difference in the final dish. This recipe is designed to be flexible. You can swap in seasonal produce, adjust spices to match your preferences, or adapt the base to suit dietary needs. The goal is to keep the spirit of the dish while letting you tailor it to your kitchen. Serving ideas are wide open: pair with a crisp salad, roasted vegetables, warm bread, or your favorite grains. Leftovers store well and often taste even better the next day as flavors settle. That makes the recipe suitable for meal prep and busy schedules. For best results, read the steps once before you start, assemble ingredients, and cook with confidence. Taste as you go, and don’t be afraid to adjust seasoning. With these principles, Sweet Amish Macaroni Salad becomes a reliable addition to your rotation—crowd-pleasing, practical, and full of flavor.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
3 large eggs, hard boiled
3 sticks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped or diced
2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
3 tbsp yellow mustard
1 small red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped
2 cups Miracle Whip salad dressing
¾ cup white sugar
2 ¼ tsp white vinegar
½ tsp celery seed
Salt and pepper to taste
How To Make Sweet Amish Macaroni Salad
Cook macaroni according to package directions
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, relish, red pepper and onion
In a small bowl stir together the salad dressing, mustard, vinegar, salt, sugar and celery seed
Pour this dressing mix over the vegetables
Add in the macaroni and stir to combine
Cover and refrigerate for one hour before serving
Enjoy!
PREPARATION STEPS
Cook macaroni according to package directions
Pour this dressing mix over the vegetables
Add in the macaroni and stir to combine
ORIGIN STORY
Home-style cooking inspired by classic flavors and modern, reliable methods.
META INFOS
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 0 min | Total: 15 min | Servings: 4 | Calories: ~220 kcal | Difficulty: Easy
BENEFITS
Balanced flavor with approachable prep. Nutrition-friendly options and make-ahead friendly for busy schedules.
OCCASIONS
Weeknight dinners; Family gatherings; Potlucks; Holidays; Picnics; Meal prep
VARIATIONS
Swap seasonal produce; Adjust spices; Offer gluten-free or low-carb options where suitable; Try alternative proteins.
PAIRING
Whole grain bread; Soup; Grilled protein
STORAGE
Refrigerate in airtight container 2–4 days; freeze up to 2 months. Reheat gently to preserve texture.
TIPS
Measure accurately; Preheat pans/oven; Avoid overcooking; Taste and adjust seasoning; Rest before slicing when needed.
