Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad

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Love deviled eggs and macaroni salad? This creamy, flavor-packed dish combines the best of both worlds. Hard-boiled eggs bring richness, while a tangy dressing spiced like deviled egg filling coats every bite of tender macaroni. It’s easy to make, totally satisfying, and even better the next day.

⏱ Prep Time

Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Cool/Chill: 30 minutes
Total: ~1 hour

🛠 Equipment

Medium saucepan
Large mixing bowl
Small bowl (for dressing)
Whisk or fork
Colander
Cutting board & knife
Spoon or spatula

🧂 Ingredients

For the Salad:

2 cups elbow macaroni
6 large eggs
½ cup celery, finely diced
⅓ cup red onion, finely chopped
¼ cup sweet pickle relish or dill relish
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

For the Deviled Dressing:

½ cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp Dijon mustard (or use more yellow for a classic taste)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or pickle juice
½ tsp paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: pinch of cayenne or hot sauce for kick

📝 Ingredient Notes

Pasta: Elbow macaroni is classic, but small shells or ditalini work well too.
Eggs: Older eggs are easier to peel after boiling.
Relish: Sweet relish gives classic deviled egg flavor, dill adds a savory twist.
Mayo: Use full-fat for creaminess; Greek yogurt can be subbed for a lighter version.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Boil Pasta and Eggs
- Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
- Simultaneously, hard-boil the eggs: cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer 10 minutes. Cool in ice water.
Peel and Prep Eggs
- Peel eggs. Set aside 2 yolks for the dressing. Chop remaining whites and yolks and set aside.
Make Deviled Dressing
- In a small bowl, mash the 2 reserved egg yolks with mayo, mustards, vinegar, and paprika. Whisk until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and optional cayenne or hot sauce.
Combine Salad
- In a large bowl, mix pasta, chopped eggs, celery, onion, and relish.
- Pour in the dressing and gently stir to coat everything evenly.
Chill and Serve
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Garnish with extra paprika or parsley before serving.

📊 Nutrition Facts (per ~1 cup serving, approx.)

Calories: 320
Protein: 9g
Fat: 18g
Carbs: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Sodium: 380mg
(Values may vary based on ingredients used)

💡 Tips

Rinse pasta after boiling to prevent sticking and stop cooking.
Chill your ingredients (eggs, pasta) before mixing to prevent the dressing from thinning.
Make a day ahead—the flavor improves overnight.
Add chopped bacon or ham for extra protein and smoky flavor.