Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad Recipe
A creamy and tangy Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad blending tender elbow macaroni with classic deviled egg flavors, crisp celery, red onion, and pickles. Perfect as a refreshing side dish for picnics, barbecues, or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
Eggs
- 6 large eggs
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp paprika (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Mix-ins
- ½ cup finely chopped celery
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped dill pickles or sweet relish
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Boil the eggs: Place eggs in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Let eggs sit in hot water for 10-12 minutes. Transfer eggs to an ice bath to cool completely, then peel and chop.
- Prepare the dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, paprika, sugar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Combine ingredients: Fold the chopped eggs into the dressing mixture. Add finely chopped celery, red onion, dill pickles or sweet relish, chives or green onions (if using), and parsley. Mix thoroughly.
- Mix macaroni into salad: Gently fold the cooled macaroni into the egg and dressing mixture until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill and serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld. Just before serving, garnish with extra paprika for color and flavor.
Notes
- For best flavor, prepare the salad a few hours ahead or the day before serving.
- You can substitute yellow mustard with Dijon mustard for a slightly tangier taste.
- Use sweet relish if you prefer a sweeter salad, or chopped dill pickles for a more tangy bite.
- Adding chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives enhances freshness and adds bright color.
- Keep the salad chilled to maintain freshness and texture.
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