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 for 5 minutes to stop the cooking process and prevent that gray-green ring around the yolk, ensuring creamy, vibrant egg halves.
Salt Your Pasta Water Generously 🧂
Make your pasta water taste like the sea before cooking—this is your only opportunity to season the pasta itself, creating a flavorful foundation for the entire salad.
Chill Everything Before Mixing 🧊
Cool the cooked pasta, hard-boiled eggs, and mayonnaise-based dressing separately before combining to prevent the mayonnaise from breaking and ensure the salad stays creamy and fresh.
Fold in Delicate Ingredients Last 🥄
Add the egg halves and tender vegetables (celery, red onion) in the final moments of mixing and fold gently to prevent them from becoming mushy or breaking apart.
Adjust Seasoning with Paprika Technique 🌶️
Reserve some paprika and fresh black pepper to dust over the top just before serving—this creates visual appeal and delivers a flavor punch without overmixing the dressing.