Get ready to experience the creamy, tangy sensation that will steal the spotlight at your summer get-togethers. This cherished family recipe passed down through generations, holds a special place in our hearts. Serving this delectable dish alongside our Homemade Potato Salad and Couscous Salad has become a beloved tradition at every summer event.
Step By Step Instructions
Start by cooking ½ lb of macaroni or pasta according to the package instructions until it reaches the desired tenderness. Make sure to drain the cooked pasta and rinse it with cold water to cool it down. This step helps to prevent the pasta from becoming overly soft and sticky. Mustard: Use your preferred type, such as yellow or Dijon. You can also use Spicy brown or honey mustard for a different flavor profile. Mayonnaise: Choose a high-quality mayonnaise to achieve a rich and creamy texture in the salad. Light or vegan mayonnaise can be substituted if desired. Sour Cream: You can use fresh, full-fat sour cream for creaminess. Substitute with Greek yogurt or a dairy-free alternative. Vinegar: Select either apple cider, white, red, or balsamic vinegar based on your taste preferences. Each provides a slightly different tanginess to the dressing. Salt and Black Pepper: We like fresh ground pepper and kosher salt, but you can use whatever you like best. Red Bell Pepper: Fresh, crisp bell pepper for crunch. Substitutions: Green or yellow bell pepper. Celery: Fresh stalks for texture. You can substitute it with fennel or cucumber. Pickles: I like to use half-sour pickles. But you can use sweet or dill pickles, depending on your preference. Feel free to experiment with different pickle varieties to add your desired level of tanginess. Red Onion: Small, finely chopped for mild flavor. Substitute with Shallots or scallions. Hard-Boiled Eggs: Diced eggs add creaminess. If you need cooking instructions, see my guide on how to cook hard-boiled eggs. You can substitute them with Tofu or chickpeas for a vegan option. Vinegar: Select either apple cider, white, red, or balsamic vinegar based on your taste preferences. Each provides a slightly different tanginess to the dressing. Sugar: Use granulated or caster sugar. You can leave it out if you prefer a savory flavor profile. In a large mixing bowl, combine ½ teaspoon of mustard, ¼ cup of mayonnaise, ¼ cup of sour cream, 2 tablespoons of vinegar (you can choose white, red, or balsamic vinegar based on your preference), ½ teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper. Whisk these ingredients together until they are well blended, creating a creamy and tangy dressing that will elevate the flavors of the salad. Dice 1 red bell pepper, 1 stalk of celery, and half a small red onion. Add these vibrant vegetables to the bowl with the dressing. Add the macaroni, a ¼ cup of chopped pickles, and 2 chopped hard-boiled eggs. Stir everything together, ensuring the vegetables are evenly distributed throughout the salad. Taste for seasoning, and add more salt as needed. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the Amish Macaroni Salad for at least an hour before serving. This chilling time allows the flavors to mingle and intensify, resulting in an even more delicious and well-rounded salad. Bring the traditional summer menu to life by pairing Macaroni Salad with classic warm-weather favorites like Grilled corn on the cob, baked beans, potato salad, and cornbread to your spread. Erren’s Kitchen is written and produced for informational intentions only. We are not certified nutritionists, and the nutritional information found on this site has not been assessed or authorized by a nutritionist or the FDA. The nutritional information found in our recipes is offered as an estimate and should not be considered a guarantee or fact. The estimated data is provided as a courtesy and calculated through a third-party online nutritional calculator, spoonacular API. Although we do our best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered rough estimates. Many factors, such as brands or products purchased and the nutritional fluctuations that naturally occur in fresh produce, can alter the effectiveness of the nutritional information in any recipe. Furthermore, various online calculators provide different results depending on their particular algorithms and nutrition fact sources. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
