Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad Recipe
This Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful twist on classic macaroni salad, enhanced with chopped hard-boiled eggs, celery, onions, and pickles. Perfectly chilled and garnished with paprika, it’s a delightful side dish for picnics, barbecues, or any casual meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- 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
Vegetables and Herbs
- 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 Macaroni: Bring salted water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni until al dente, then drain and set aside to cool.
- Boil Eggs: Place eggs in cold water, bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let stand for 10-12 minutes. Transfer eggs to ice water to cool, then peel and chop.
- Prepare Dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, paprika, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to form a smooth dressing.
- Mix Ingredients: Fold the chopped boiled eggs, celery, red onion, pickles or relish, and optional chives or green onions into the dressing.
- Combine with Pasta: Gently mix the cooked macaroni into the egg dressing mixture until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld. Garnish with extra paprika and chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- For best flavor, chill the salad for several hours or overnight before serving.
- Use sweet relish or chopped dill pickles depending on your preferred taste profile.
- Can be made a day ahead to save preparation time.
- Optional fresh chives or green onions add a mild onion flavor but can be omitted if desired.
- This salad holds well for up to 3 days refrigerated.
Keywords: Deviled egg macaroni salad, macaroni salad, egg salad, picnic salad, summer side dish
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