Amish Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Amish Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) box medium pasta shells, uncooked; 5 eggs, hard-boiled and chopped; ½ cup sweet onion, chopped; 1 (2 ounce) jar pimientos, drained; 1 cup celery, chopped; 1 cup green pepper, chopped; 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, drained; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon celery seed; 1 ½ cups mayonnaise; ½ cup sour cream; ¼ cup sugar; 2 tablespoons yellow mustard; 3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) box medium pasta shells, uncooked
5 eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
½ cup sweet onion, chopped
1 (2 ounce) jar pimientos, drained
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup green pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, drained
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon celery seed
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup sugar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

1
Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
2
In a large bowl mix pasta, eggs, onion, pimentos, celery, green pepper and relish.
3
In another bowl mix garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, celery seed, mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, mustard and vinegar.
4
Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the pasta and mix well.
5
Can sprinkle with more paprika.
6
Chill in refrigerator several hours or overnight.
7
This makes about 12 cups and keeps well in the refrigerator for several days.
8
Enjoy!
9
Note: If salad gets dry after a day or so add more mayo.
10
You could also add tuna, chicken or ham to this recipe.

1964

kcal

Calories

199

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) box medium pasta shells, uncooked, 5 eggs, hard-boiled and chopped, ½ cup sweet onion, chopped, 1 (2 ounce) jar pimientos, drained, and more.

Yes, Amish Macaroni Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Amish Macaroni Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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