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Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad

Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad: Creamy and Crowd-Pleasing Goodness

Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad blends creamy flavors with elbow macaroni, perfect for gatherings or BBQs.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni can substitute with small pasta shapes
  • 4 large eggs boiled
  • 1 cup mayonnaise consider Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard Dijon mustard is a good alternative
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar can replace with lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika can add a unique twist
  • 1 tablespoon sugar optional
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 cup celery chopped, can substitute with roasted bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced, can replace with scallions
  • 1/2 cup dill pickles or relish can swap with chopped olives or capers
  • to taste chives or green onions optional garnishes

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Medium Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • spoon

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 2 cups of elbow macaroni and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a medium pot, cover 4 large eggs with cold water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and cover for 10-12 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath for 5 minutes to cool before peeling.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of yellow mustard, and 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Add 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and pinch of salt and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
  4. Chop boiled eggs into small pieces and add to dressing. Fold in 1 cup of chopped celery, 1/4 cup of diced red onion, and 1/2 cup of dill pickles or relish. Mix until combined.
  5. Add the cooled elbow macaroni to the salad mixture and fold gently to coat with the dressing.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Stir gently and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allowing the salad to chill enhances the flavors. For best results, do not freeze.

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