Description
Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad is a creamy, flavorful twist on traditional pasta salads that combines the rich taste of deviled eggs with tender elbow macaroni. Perfect for summer BBQs, potlucks, or any casual gathering, this salad is sure to impress with its vibrant colors and unique taste. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes and the added benefit of being customizable, you can tailor it to suit your preferences by adding ingredients like crispy turkey bacon or crunchy bell peppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp paprika (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup finely chopped celery
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped dill pickles or sweet relish
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and cool.
- Boil the eggs, then transfer them to an ice bath to cool before peeling.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Chop the boiled eggs and fold them into the dressing along with celery, onion, and pickles.
- Gently mix in the cooled macaroni until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (about 120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider mixing in diced bell peppers or crispy turkey bacon bits. This salad tastes even better after chilling overnight, making it perfect for meal prep.