Description
Amish Pasta Salad is a classic, colorful side dish featuring tender rotini pasta, crisp vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, and a creamy, tangy dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, and family dinners, this refreshing salad balances fresh, vibrant flavors with easy preparation and versatile serving options.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta
- 12 oz rotini pasta
For the Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Vegetables and Add-ins
- 1 cup chopped green bell peppers
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil the rotini pasta in salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool and stop the cooking process.
- Prepare the dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Chop the vegetables and eggs: Dice the green bell peppers, celery, and onions. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix pasta and veggies with dressing: Gently fold the cooled pasta, chopped vegetables, eggs, and fresh parsley into the dressing, ensuring everything is evenly coated without breaking the ingredients.
- Chill before serving: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld for a tastier and more cohesive dish.
Notes
- Cook pasta perfectly: Avoid overcooking to keep noodles firm and prevent mushiness in the salad.
- Use fresh vegetables: Crispness adds optimal texture and freshness.
- Let it rest: Chilling enhances the flavor blend significantly.
- Adjust seasoning before serving to balance salt and sweetness as needed.
- Serve cold for best refreshing flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing is not recommended as it affects texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cooking / Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American / Amish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg