Description
Creamy deviled egg macaroni salad blends classic picnic favorites into one irresistible dish. Cool pasta swirled with tangy mayo, zesty mustard, and rich egg crumbles will make you the star of summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta and Eggs:
- 3 cups (720 milliliters) elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 10 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) celery, diced
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) sweet pickle relish
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Boil elbow macaroni in salted water for 8-10 minutes until tender. Drain and cool completely under cold running water, then set aside.
- Carefully separate hard-boiled egg yolks from whites. Finely dice egg whites and reserve. Crush egg yolks into fine crumbles using a fork.
- Create a creamy dressing by whisking mashed egg yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, pickle relish, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Combine cooled macaroni with chopped egg whites, diced onion, and chopped celery in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Drizzle prepared dressing over pasta mixture, gently folding to ensure even coating and distribution of ingredients.
- Seal bowl with lid or plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours to allow flavors to harmonize and salad to chill thoroughly.
Notes
- Adjust the mustard’s intensity by starting with less and tasting, ensuring the flavor doesn’t overpower the other ingredients.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or vegan mayo to create a lighter, healthier version that caters to different dietary preferences.
- Enhance the crunch by adding toasted sunflower seeds or chopped almonds for extra texture and nutty flavor without compromising the classic deviled egg profile.
- Make ahead and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, allowing the flavors to develop and intensify while maintaining optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg