Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad

Why We Love this Pasta Recipe

Deviled Egg Flavor – If you love deviled eggs, then you are going to love this pasta salad. The combination with the deviled eggs, pasta and dressing makes this a crowd favorite recipe.

Simple to Make – This pasta recipe is quick and easy to make. It can even be prepared ahead of time.

Easy Ingredients – This pasta recipe only requires a few ingredients and you probably already have them stocked in your pantry.

Summertime Pasta Dish – This pasta dish is perfect to bring to your next potluck, tailgates or BBQ’s. Delicious with grilled meats or barbecue.

Ingredients

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Variation Ideas

Pasta – We used elbow macaroni in this recipe, but you can use other types of pasta. Use small shells, farfalle, or rotini for other options.

Mustard – We love Dijon mustard in this recipe but you can also just mix in yellow mustard.

Pickles – We chopped up dill pickles, but you can also sweet pickle relish for this recipe.

Onions – Red onions give this pasta so much flavor and color, but you can use yellow onion if you prefer.

Black Olives – Add in black olives to this deviled egg pasta salad to give it more tangy flavor.

Apple Cider Vinegar – We love adding vinegar to our pasta salad mixture as it gives the perfect amount of tangy flavor.

Additions – Red bell pepper is a great addition to this macaroni salad.

How to Make Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad

Hand pouring uncooked macaroni into a pot of boiling water on a stove. A wooden spoon rests in the pot, ready for stirring up some deviled egg macaroni salad magic. A carton of eggs and a floral cloth are in the background on a white countertop, setting the scene for this delicious creation.

Step 1 – Cook the pasta to al dente based on the package instructions. Then drain the large pot of salted water and rinse with water to cool. Place in a large mixing bowl and set aside.

Chopped boiled eggs on a wooden cutting board with a knife, alongside ingredients for deviled egg macaroni salad—a bowl of uncooked macaroni and a carton of eggs—all arranged on a patterned cloth over a light gray surface.

Step 2 – Peel the hard boiled eggs. Separate the yolks from the egg whites and chop the egg whites.

A bowl of sliced boiled egg yolks is being mashed with a fork, ready to transform into a creamy deviled egg macaroni salad. Nearby, there's a plate of macaroni and whole eggs on a patterned cloth, all set against a light gray surface.

Step 3 – Mash with a fork egg yolks in a mixing bowl.

A bowl with macaroni and cheese ingredients, including pasta, a creamy sauce, and spices, reminiscent of a deviled egg macaroni salad blend, is being mixed with a wooden spoon. Nearby, there’s a plate of eggs and a bowl of uncooked elbow macaroni.

Step 4 – Season with salt and pepper. Stir in Mayo and Dijon mustard. Add in tsp of garlic powder for added flavor.

A top view of a kitchen counter with ingredients for Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad. A large bowl contains diced pickles, celery, and onions with a wooden spoon. Nearby are a bowl of uncooked elbow macaroni and a tray of eggs on a floral cloth.

Step 5 – Add the egg whites, red onions, celery, dill pickles to the large bowl with the macaroni. Stir to combine.

A bowl of deviled egg macaroni salad, bursting with chopped vegetables and topped with creamy dressing, sits alongside a wooden spoon. Nearby, a dish of dry macaroni, a carton of eggs, and a floral cloth rest on the white surface.

Step 6 – Pour the dressing mixture on top and stir to coat. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.

Step 6 – Serve – When serving, garnish the salad with paprika and cayenne pepper. Serve the salad topped with green onions in a medium bowl. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips

Prepare Ingredients – To easily make this recipe, I like to prepare my hard boil eggs and pasta ahead of time. You can also chop the vegetables and pickles then store until ready to combine together.

Rinse Pasta – Make sure after cooking the pasta to rinse it with cold water. This stops the cooking process and it gets it ready to mix with the other ingredients.

Peeling the Eggs – To stop the cooking process of the boiled eggs, place in an ice bath. This helps to easily peel the eggs.

Chill Pasta – After combining the pasta ingredients, allow the pasta salad to chill in the fridge. This allows for the ingredients to marinate together.

What to Serve with Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad

This Macaroni salad is the perfect side dish to bring to your BBQ’s or for an easy weeknight meal. Add one of these meats to serve with this macaroni salad.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you Rinse Pasta before Making Pasta Salad?

Yes, we recommend rinsing pasta before mixing in with the other pasta salad ingredients. This removes any extra starch and cools the pasta.

How to Store Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container or reusable containers for up to 3-5 days. You can easily make this ahead of time to save time.

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