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Amish pasta salad

A classic Amish pasta salad with al dente small-shaped pasta, diced celery, bell peppers, red onion, and hard-boiled eggs tossed in a creamy, tangy-sweet dressing. A perfect side dish for picnics and potlucks!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 16 oz small-shaped pasta (such as bow tie or elbow macaroni)
  • 3 stalks celery diced small
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced small
  • 0.5 cup red onion diced small
  • 5 large hard-boiled eggs peeled, coarsely diced; plus a few whole slices reserved for garnish
  • 2 cups Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.25 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 0.5 tsp garlic finely minced
  • 0.5 tsp celery seed

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water for a couple of minutes to slightly chill and stop cooking. Drain well and place in a large mixing bowl. Meanwhile, chop all vegetables.
  • Add the diced celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and diced hard-boiled eggs to the pasta. Toss to combine and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise or Miracle Whip, sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce until sugar dissolves.
  • Add sweet pickle relish, minced garlic, and celery seed to the dressing. Whisk to incorporate.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
  • Garnish the salad with a few whole slices of hard-boiled egg. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Notes

This Amish pasta salad is best served chilled and can be made a few hours or even a day in advance to allow flavors to meld. Use Miracle Whip for a tangier taste or mayonnaise for a milder creaminess. Adding extra crunchy vegetables like shredded carrots or peas can be a nice variation.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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