Description
Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad is a delightful fusion of creamy textures and vibrant flavors that is sure to impress at any gathering. This dish combines hard-boiled eggs with elbow macaroni for a hearty, satisfying meal that’s perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or meal prep. With its quick preparation time and versatility, you can enjoy it as a side dish or a standalone main course. Customizable with your favorite veggies or spices, this salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge, making it an ideal choice for busy days. Enjoy this delicious salad chilled or at room temperature—either way, it’s destined to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 eggs
- 8 oz elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 1 small red onion (minced)
- 2 stalks celery (minced)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp mustard
- 2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil water in a pot and add eggs using a slotted spoon. Cook for 8 minutes, then transfer to ice water to cool.
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water.
- Once cooled, peel the eggs, chop the whites, and mash the yolks in a bowl.
- Mix in mayonnaise, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper with the egg yolks until smooth.
- Combine cooked macaroni, chopped egg whites, minced red onion, and celery with the dressing until well coated.
- Adjust creaminess by adding more mayonnaise if desired.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 186mg