Description
Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad combines the classic flavors of deviled eggs with the creamy comfort of macaroni salad, perfect for potlucks and barbecues.
Ingredients
8 large eggs, hard boiled and chopped
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni and chopped hard-boiled eggs.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, pickle relish, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika (if using).
- Pour the dressing mixture over the macaroni and eggs. Gently fold the ingredients together until well-coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh parsley just before serving for a pop of color and added flavor.
Notes
- For a smoky, crispy touch, chop some cooked bacon and mix it into the salad.
- For a crunchier texture, finely chop celery or onions.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for some or all of the mayonnaise.
- Add a little hot sauce or chopped jalapeños to give the salad a spicy kick.
- Feel free to use any small pasta like rotini or shells if elbow macaroni is not available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 160mg