Amish Style Macaroni Salad

Serves	6 to 8 servings
Prep time	30 minutes
Cook time	10 minutes
Total time	40 minutes
Allergy	Egg
Dietary	Vegetarian
Meal type	Lunch, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Misc	Child Friendly, Pre-preparable, Serve Cold
Occasion	Barbecue, Casual Party, Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving
Region	American
By author	Karen S Burns-Booth

A tasty, traditional American style macaroni salad from Pennsylvania Dutch Country, where the Amish people live and work; I remember having salads like this at every large gathering I attended when I lived in that area and I love the tangy, piquant sauce as well as all the vegetables that are added. Great with BBQ's, Picnics or for Pot Luck Suppers!

Ingredients

450g dried macaroni pasta
4 spring onions, trimmed and finely chopped
2 red peppers, trimmed, de-seeds and very finely diced
2 hard boiled eggs, finely diced
2 celery stalks, very finely diced

Dressing

6 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons crème fraiche
1 tablespoon American style mustard
1 tablespoon caster sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
salt and pepper to taste

Note

Directions

Step 1	Boil the macaroni according to the packet's instructions, drain and allow to cool slightly.
Step 2	Make the dressing by mixing all the ingredients together until smooth.
Step 3	Place the macaroni into a large serving bowl and add the rest of the salad ingredients, gently mixing them through the pasta.
Step 4	Add the dressing and mix will, until all the pasta and salad ingredients are coated. Put in the fridge to cool before serving for about 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Step 5	Great with BBQ's, Picnics or for Pot Luck Suppers!