Amish Picnic Macaroni Salad

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0
A classic Amish Picnic Macaroni Salad recipe that's perfect for outdoor gatherings
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Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

2 hours 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package elbow macaroni
4 hard-cooked eggs , yolks and whites separated
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
3/4 cup vinegar
3/4 cup milk
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
440
Sugar
41g
Fat
24g
Amish Picnic Macaroni Salad is a classic recipe that has been enjoyed for generations at outdoor gatherings and picnics. This creamy and tangy pasta salad is made with elbow macaroni, hard-cooked eggs, celery, sweet onion, and shredded carrot. The dressing, made with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and sugar, gives the salad its tangy and sweet flavor. It is a perfect side dish to enjoy on a warm summer day with friends and family.

Instructions

1.Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2.Slice hard-cooked eggs and separate yolks from whites.
3.In a large bowl, mix together cooked macaroni, egg whites, celery, sweet onion, and shredded carrot.
4.In a separate small bowl, mash the egg yolks and mix them with mayonnaise and yellow mustard. Stir this mixture into the macaroni salad.
5.In a separate bowl, whisk together vinegar, milk, sugar, and salt. Pour this mixture over the macaroni salad and stir to coat.
6.Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

PROS

This macaroni salad is a classic recipe that is loved by many.

It is perfect for outdoor gatherings, potlucks, and picnics as it can be made ahead of time.

It is also a great side dish to accompany grilled meats or burgers.

CONS

This macaroni salad recipe contains a lot of sugar, which may not be suitable for everyone’s dietary needs.

The salad also requires several ingredients and can take some time to prepare.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not the healthiest of dishes, this macaroni salad does contain some vegetables like celery and carrot.
It is also a good source of protein from the hard-cooked eggs.
However, it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet due to its high sugar and fat content.

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