Amish Macaroni Salad

Here’s a delicious recipe for Amish Macaroni Salad:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Paprika for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the macaroni:
   • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
2. Prepare the dressing:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
3. Mix the salad:
   • Add the cooked macaroni, chopped hard-boiled eggs, onion, celery, red bell pepper, and shredded carrots to the bowl with the dressing. Mix well to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
4. Chill and serve:
   • Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika before serving, if desired.

Enjoy your Amish Macaroni Salad!