KINDA AMISH MACARONI SALAD

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Why only "kinda" Amish? Good question - shows you're paying attention. While the recipe from which this was adapted proudly proclaimed to be Amish Macaroni Salad, I found it to be much too sweet and not eggy enough for our tastes. After playing a bit with proportions and trying different types of vinegar and mustard, this is what resulted -- and although it's only Kinda Amish, it is, indeed, Very Deelish. You may save one hard cooked egg and slice it to arrange on the top, then sprinkle with paprika. Or you can just put all of the eggs in the salad and mix in some paprika too, and garnish with a few little tufts of fresh parsley. Or, for the presentationally-impaired like myself, just use all the eggs right in the salad, and forget the paprika and parsley. Parsley's always a little bit suspicious in my book anyway - once I got some parsley from a salad bar and it was plastic. Yeah, it was part of the decoration, but you know, they could warn people. "Attention Restaurant Patrons: Salad Bar Decorations Are Non-Edible. Everything Else Is Okay To Eat. No, Really. We Mean It." Oh, by the way, you'll want to prepare this a day ahead, and chill overnight in a padlocked refrigerator. Otherwise, it'll vanish long before you planned to serve it.

Provided by ThatBobbieGirl

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard (no other kind will taste right!)
1 lb elbow macaroni
1/2 cup celery, chopped fine
1/2 cup carrot, chopped fine
1/4 cup onion, chopped fine
8 -10 hardboiled egg, diced (big chunks are okay by me, but chop them small if you like)
paprika or parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar and mustard; Chill in refrigerator until needed.
  • Cook macaroni as directed on package, just until tender; drain and cool.
  • Combine macaroni with celery, carrots, onions and eggs.
  • Pour mayonnaise mixture over all and stir to mix well.
  • Refrigerate overnight in tightly sealed container.
  • It may seem a bit wet at first, but after it chills overnight, it's just right.
  • There's no salt in this recipe-- if you must, add 1/2 teaspoon to the mayonnaise mixture.
  • We're not sodium restricted and we like it just fine without.

Hot Mess
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great recipe to have on hand for potlucks and picnics.


Nabin Ghimire
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This is the best macaroni salad I've ever had. I highly recommend it!


Fanie Duvenhage
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I love the addition of the celery and onion in this salad. It gives it a nice crunch and flavor.


Sabrina McFry
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover macaroni. It's also a great make-ahead dish, which is always a plus.


Kashif Faiz
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


TANBIR HUSSUN
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect side dish for a summer BBQ.


Chihuahua
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I've been looking for a good macaroni salad recipe for a while and I'm so glad I found this one. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Shahbaz hussain
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I made this salad for my family and they all raved about it. Even my picky kids loved it!


Manoj Adhikari
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This recipe is a keeper! I love how easy it is to make and how delicious it tastes.


M Shoail
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I've tried many macaroni salad recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's creamy, flavorful, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Samir Nasser
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Zaheer basra
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I've been making this macaroni salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.


Muhmmad IMRAN
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This was a great recipe! It's easy to follow and the salad turned out delicious.


Jose Lozado
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This macaroni salad is a hit! I've brought it to several potlucks and it's always one of the first dishes to disappear.


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