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Egg Macaroni Salad

Creamy Egg Macaroni Salad with a Flavorful Twist

This Egg Macaroni Salad combines creamy deviled eggs and pasta for a nostalgic summer dish, perfect for BBQs and potlucks.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Elbow Macaroni or small shells or rotini
  • 4 large Eggs boiled
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Yellow Mustard or dijon mustard for a different flavor
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar or lemon juice as an alternative
  • 1 tsp Paprika can use smoked paprika for deeper flavor
  • 1 tbsp Sugar omit for less sweetness or replace with honey
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Celery chopped
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion or green onions for a milder taste
  • 1/2 cup Dill Pickles/Relish or capers for a twist
  • 2 tbsp Chives/Green Onions optional garnish
For the Garnish
  • 1 tsp Paprika for sprinkling on top
  • to taste Chopped Fresh Herbs such as dill or parsley

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook for 7–9 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally. Drain and let cool.
  2. Place eggs in a saucepan, covering them with cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover and let sit for 10–12 minutes. Transfer eggs to ice water to cool before peeling.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Chop boiled eggs and fold them into the mayonnaise mixture. Add celery, red onion, and dill pickles, mixing until well combined.
  5. Fold in the cooked macaroni until evenly coated with dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with paprika before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize with ingredients like crispy bacon or diced bell peppers for a unique twist.

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