Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad
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Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad
Description
Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad starts by cooking elbow macaroni until al dente, followed by cooling with water. Hard boiled eggs are separated into yolks and whites; yolks are mashed smooth and combined with salt, pepper, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard to form a creamy dressing base. Chopped egg whites, finely diced red onion, celery, and chopped dill pickles are stirred into the macaroni, which is then coated with the yolk dressing.
The salad is refrigerated for 2-3 hours to allow flavors to meld and chilling to set the texture. Before serving, it is dusted with paprika and optionally cayenne pepper to add an earthy color and a hint of spice. The dish balances creamy, tangy, and crunchy components, resulting in a satisfying and familiar flavor profile reminiscent of deviled eggs in a pasta salad form.
This salad serves well as a picnic or potluck dish and can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days, maintaining its texture and flavor freshness through that period.
Ingredients
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
- 8 egg large, hard boiled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 red onion finely chopped, small
- 3 celery ribs diced
- 3 dill pickles chopped, medium
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Cook the pasta to al dente based on the package instructions. Rinse with water to cool. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
- Peel the hard boiled eggs. Separate the yolks from the egg whites and chop the egg whites.
- Place the egg yolks in a mixing bowl and mash them with a fork until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper. Stir in Mayonnaise and dijon mustard.
- Add the egg whites, red onions, celery, dill pickles to the large bowl with the macaroni. Stir to combine.
- Pour the dressing mixture on top and stir to coat. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.
- When serving, season the salad with paprika and cayenne pepper. Enjoy!
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3-5 days to maintain quality.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 287mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 277IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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