Description
This Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad is a creamy, tangy, and satisfying side dish combining tender elbow macaroni with classic deviled egg flavors. Enhanced with crunchy celery, sharp red onion, and sweet relish, it’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe takes just 30 minutes and yields a delightful salad that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
Eggs
- 6 large eggs
Dressing
- 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
Mix-ins
- 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 Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- Boil Eggs: Place eggs in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a gentle boil, then remove from heat and let sit for 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer eggs to an ice water bath to cool completely before peeling.
- Make Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, paprika, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Prepare Mix-ins and Eggs: Chop the boiled eggs into small pieces. Add the eggs, finely chopped celery, red onion, pickles or relish, fresh chives (if using), and parsley into the dressing bowl. Gently fold together.
- Combine Pasta and Dressing: Add the cooked macaroni to the egg mixture and gently stir until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Before serving, garnish with a sprinkle of extra paprika.
Notes
- For best flavor, chill the salad overnight.
- You can substitute sweet relish for dill pickles based on your taste preference.
- Use fresh herbs like parsley and chives to add brightness, but they are optional.
- Adjust the amount of mustard and vinegar to control the tanginess of the salad.
- Make sure not to overcook the macaroni; it should be al dente for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: deviled egg macaroni salad, macaroni salad recipe, egg salad, picnic side dish, creamy macaroni salad
