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Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad

Creamy Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad for Memorable Gatherings

A crowd-pleaser combining creamy deviled egg flavors with tender pasta, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni or shells or rotini
  • 4 large eggs hard-boiled
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard or Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika for extra depth
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup diced celery for crunch
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup diced dill pickles or relish
  • chives or green onions for freshness
Optional Garnish
  • extra paprika for serving

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • ice bath container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring to a boil. Stir in elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a saucepan, place eggs and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover and let sit for 10-12 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath to cool before peeling.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, paprika, sugar, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  4. Chop the cooled eggs and fold them into the dressing mixture along with diced celery, red onion, and dill pickles or relish.
  5. Fold the cooled macaroni into the egg and dressing mixture until well combined.
  6. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Before serving, garnish with extra paprika and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Refrigerate up to 3 days in an airtight container. Do not freeze.

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