Description
Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad is a creamy and tangy delight combining al dente elbow macaroni with chopped hard-boiled eggs and a zesty dressing made with mayonnaise, mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Enhanced with crunchy celery, red onion, fresh parsley, and a hint of paprika, this salad is perfect chilled and garnished for a flavorful side dish or picnic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz elbow macaroni (about 2 cups)
Eggs
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and 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
Vegetables & Garnish
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Paprika (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process and to cool it down, then set aside.
- Prepare Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, sweet pickle relish, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Add Vegetables and Eggs: Gently fold the chopped hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped celery, red onion, and fresh parsley into the dressing, ensuring even distribution without breaking up the eggs too much.
- Combine Pasta and Mixture: Add the cooled macaroni to the egg and dressing mixture; stir carefully until all ingredients are fully combined and coated with the creamy dressing.
- Adjust Seasonings: Taste the salad and adjust salt, pepper, or other seasonings to your preference for balanced flavor.
- Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly.
- Serve: Before serving, sprinkle additional paprika on top for a classic deviled egg appearance, then enjoy this creamy, tangy macaroni salad.
Notes
- For best results, chill the salad for at least an hour to let the flavors meld together.
- Feel free to add more veggies like diced bell peppers or chopped pickles for extra crunch and flavor.
- Use low-fat mayonnaise if you prefer a lighter version.
- Ensure eggs are not over-chopped to maintain texture in the salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: deviled egg macaroni salad, creamy macaroni salad, tangy pasta salad, picnic salad, egg salad with pasta
