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Amish Pasta Salad

A creamy and hearty pasta salad featuring elbow pasta, fresh vegetables, and a rich dressing - perfect for potlucks and family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 8 ounces elbow pasta Cooked al dente
  • 1 cup celery, diced Adds fresh crunch
  • 1 small sweet onion, diced Provides mild onion flavor
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, diced Adds sweetness and color
  • 4 large hard boiled eggs, diced Adds creaminess and protein
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1 cup Miracle Whip For a creamy dressing
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Balances flavor with sweetness
  • 1/2 cup sour cream Adds richness to the dressing
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard Adds tanginess
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Brightens the dish
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish Adds sweetness and crunch
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed Enhances the celery flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt For seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Adds warmth and spice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and add the uncooked elbow pasta. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain and cool. Drain the cooked pasta in a colander and set aside to cool.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, add the cooled pasta, diced celery, diced sweet onion, diced red bell pepper, and diced hard boiled eggs.
Mix Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, combine Miracle Whip, granulated sugar, sour cream, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, sweet pickle relish, celery seed, salt, and ground black pepper.
Combine Salad
  1. Pour the Miracle Whip mixture over the pasta and vegetables in the large bowl, then toss until everything is evenly coated.
Chill
  1. Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to enhance the flavors.

Notes

For added flavor, consider using roasted red peppers instead of fresh. You can mix in some bacon bits for a savory twist or let the salad sit overnight for deeper flavor infusion.