Description
This Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad is a creamy, tangy side dish that combines the classic flavors of deviled eggs with a comforting macaroni salad. Featuring tender elbow macaroni, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and a zesty dressing made with mayonnaise, mustard, and pickle relish, this salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a refreshing lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz elbow macaroni (about 2 cups)
Salad Mix
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Paprika (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni: Boil the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well, rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process, and set aside to cool completely.
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, sweet pickle relish, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well blended.
- Combine salad ingredients: Gently fold the chopped hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped celery, red onion, and fresh parsley into the dressing mixture, ensuring even distribution without breaking up the eggs too much.
- Add macaroni: Stir the cooled macaroni into the egg dressing mixture until everything is thoroughly combined and the macaroni is coated well.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the salad and adjust salt and pepper as needed to balance the flavors perfectly.
- Garnish: Sprinkle additional paprika on top to give the salad the classic deviled egg appearance and a subtle smoky note.
- Chill: Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy your creamy, tangy Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad as a side dish or light meal.
Notes
- For best results, cook the macaroni just until al dente to prevent a mushy salad.
- Refrigeration time helps deepen the flavors and improves texture.
- Feel free to add chopped dill pickles or substitute yellow mustard with Dijon mustard for a sharper flavor.
- This salad can be prepared a day in advance and kept refrigerated.
- Adjust the amount of paprika according to your taste preference; smoked paprika can add a different flavor profile.
