Name: Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American

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Boil a pot of water and carefully add the eggs, using a slotted spoon.

Boil the eggs for 8 minutes, then remove to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.

Meanwhile, prepare the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse when done.

When the eggs are cool enough to the touch, peel and discard the shells.

Slice the eggs in half and remove the yolks to a medium-sized bowl. Set aside.

Chop up the egg whites, then mince the red onion and celery. Set aside.

To the bowl with the egg yolks, add the mayonnaise, mustard and seasonings, stirring well to combine.

Add the macaroni and stir to coat completely, followed by the red onion and celery.

Adjust the texture with additional mayonnaise, if needed.

Refrigerate for 1 hour, or until ready to serve.

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Ice Bath for Perfect Eggs 🧊
Immediately transfer boiled eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and prevent that gray-green ring around the yolk, ensuring creamy, bright yellow centers for optimal flavor and appearance.
Salt Your Pasta Water Generously 🧂
Use heavily salted pasta water (like seawater) before cooking the elbow macaroni to build flavor into the pasta itself, reducing the need for excess seasoning in the final salad.
Chill Everything Before Mixing 🥶
Cool the cooked pasta completely and chill all ingredients, including the mayo-based dressing, before combining to prevent the mayonnaise from breaking and to achieve that signature creamy, cohesive texture.
Balance Your Acid and Fat Ratio ⚖️
Use a 2:1 ratio of mayonnaise to mustard, then taste and add fresh lemon juice or vinegar incrementally to achieve the tangy, deviled egg flavor without curdling the creamy base.
Dice Ingredients Uniformly 🔪
Cut your celery, red onion, and hard-boiled eggs into similar-sized pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the salad and a consistent bite in every spoonful.