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Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad: The Ultimate Creamy Potluck Classic

A rich and nostalgic Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad featuring tender elbow pasta, crunchy celery, and a tangy mustard-mayo dressing. Finished with sliced eggs and smoked paprika for a classic deviled egg presentation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 345
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb (450g) elbow macaroni dry
  • 8 large eggs hard-boiled and peeled
  • 1 cup (120g) celery finely diced
  • 1/2 cup (60g) red onion minced
  • 1.5 cups (350ml) mayonnaise full-fat
  • 3 tbsp (45g) yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp (6g) sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) black pepper cracked
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) smoked paprika for garnish
  • 2 tbsp (10g) fresh chives chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot For boiling pasta
  • 2 Mixing Bowl One large for mixing, one small for dressing
  • 1 Egg slicer For uniform garnish slices

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
  2. Slice two hard-boiled eggs into rounds and set aside. Chop the remaining six eggs into bite-sized chunks.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper until glossy and smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, combine macaroni, chopped eggs, celery, and red onion. Fold in the dressing until well coated.
  5. Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with egg slices, a dusting of smoked paprika, and chopped chives. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcalProtein: 9gFat: 22gFiber: 2g

Notes

Rinse your pasta in cold water to prevent it from becoming mushy in the salad.
Make the salad a few hours early to let the flavors meld together.
Keyword Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad,pasta salad,potluck recipes

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