Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad Recipe
This Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful twist on a classic macaroni salad. Combining tender elbow macaroni with chopped boiled eggs, celery, red onion, and dill pickles, all tossed in a zesty dressing made of mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and paprika, this salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a refreshing side dish any time of year.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp paprika (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup finely chopped celery
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped dill pickles or sweet relish
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni: Boil the elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- Boil the eggs: Place the eggs in cold water, bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let sit for 10-12 minutes. Transfer the eggs to ice water to cool, then peel and chop them coarsely.
- Prepare the dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, paprika, sugar, salt, and black pepper, stirring well to create a smooth dressing.
- Combine ingredients: Fold the chopped eggs, celery, red onion, pickles, and optional chives or green onions into the dressing, mixing gently but thoroughly.
- Mix with macaroni: Add the cooked macaroni to the dressing mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated and combined.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld. Garnish with a sprinkle of extra paprika and fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly boiled eggs for best texture and flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste, adding more mustard or vinegar for extra tang.
- You can substitute sweet relish for chopped dill pickles depending on your preferred sweetness level.
- Add chopped fresh herbs like dill or parsley for added freshness.
- This salad can be made a day ahead and kept refrigerated for improved flavor.
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