Best 6 Traditional Macaroni Salad With Eggs Recipes

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Macaroni salad with eggs is a classic summer dish that is perfect for picnics, potlucks, and barbecues. It is a simple dish to make, but there are a few tips and tricks that can help you make the best macaroni salad with eggs. In this article, we will share our favorite recipe for macaroni salad with eggs, as well as some tips and tricks for making the perfect macaroni salad.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OLD-FASHIONED MACARONI SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 eggs
1 pound large elbow macaroni
4 ounces ham steak, finely chopped
2 stalks chopped celery, including leaves
1 large shallot, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 (4-ounce) jar chopped pimentos, drained
3 tablespoons sweet pickled relish
Kosher salt and pepper

Steps:

  • To make the hard-boiled eggs: Add the eggs to a medium-sized saucepan. Cover with cold water and bring up to a boil over medium heat. Cover with a lid and turn off the heat. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 14 minutes. Drain and cool under cold running water. Peel the eggs and chop. Reserve.
  • While the eggs are cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat and add the macaroni. Cook until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the eggs, ham steak, celery, shallots and lemon juice Add the macaroni and stir to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, pickled relish, and salt and pepper, to taste. Add the dressing to the macaroni and toss to coat. Season with more salt and pepper, if needed. Cover and chill for 2 hours for the flavors to meld.

DEVILED EGG MACARONI SALAD



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Macaroni salad and deviled eggs belong together: Be voted most popular at the next BBQ or potluck with this creamy mash-up.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 large eggs
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces (about 2 cups) elbow pasta
2 medium carrots, grated (about 1/2 cup)
1 medium celery stalk, diced
1/4 small red onion, finely chopped, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes and drained
2 teaspoons sugar
4 sprigs fresh chives, chopped
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Put the eggs in a large pot and add enough water to cover them by 1-inch. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Let boil for 1 minute then turn off the heat, cover the eggs and let sit for 10 minutes. Drain the eggs and immediately submerge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Let sit for 10 minutes. Peel the eggs, cut them in half and separate the whites from the yolks. Transfer the yolks to a medium bowl. Chop 12 egg halves into 1/2-inch pieces and set aside. Place the remaining 12 egg halves, cut side up, on a cutting board or plate.
  • Add 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the egg yolks. Mash with a fork until well combined then stir vigorously to smooth out any lumps. Reserve 1/4 cup of the mixture and transfer the rest to a large resealable plastic bag. Snip a 1/2-inch piece off 1 corner of the bag and pipe the mixture into the center of the egg whites on the cutting board. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain, transfer to a large bowl and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
  • Fold the carrots, celery, red onion, sugar, 1 tablespoon chives and remaining 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon vinegar, reserved chopped egg whites, reserved deviled egg mixture, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper into the pasta and mix until well combined. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle half of the remaining chives and half of the paprika over top. Top the pasta with the deviled eggs. Sprinkle with remaining chives and paprika.

CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD



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This classic macaroni salad recipe is a refreshingly light take on an all-time favorite. It's perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or festive weekend barbecue. -Dorothy Bayes, Sardis, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
Dash paprika

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely. , For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pickle relish, sugar substitute, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, celery, carrot and onion. Add dressing and toss gently to coat. , Refrigerate until serving. Garnish with egg and paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD



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This is a salad that everyone seems to love. I always get lots of compliments on this recipe and it is just a pleasing taste that seems to suit everyone.

Provided by Graden

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
⅔ cup white sugar
2 ½ tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
¼ cup grated carrot
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in the onion, celery, green pepper, carrot, pimentos and macaroni. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 528.6 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

MACARONI EGG SALAD



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"This tasty dish proves you don't have to feed a crowd to enjoy that delicious picnic salad flavor," says Ruth Wimmer of Bland, Virginia. "Hard-cooked egg makes it nice and hearty."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
Dash pepper
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard and pepper. Stir in celery and onion. Fold in macaroni and egg. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 805mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

MACARONI SALAD WITH EGG



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When in a hurry, my mother used to purchase deli macaroni salad and dress it up by adding hard-boiled eggs, carrots, and French dressing. This is my version of her recipe.

Provided by KEMRECIPES

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad

Time 2h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 large eggs
1 (8 ounce) package shell pasta
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¾ teaspoon ground paprika
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dry mustard
1 cup shredded carrot
¾ cup thinly sliced celery
¼ cup finely chopped onion

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, and cool under cold running water. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shell pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Rinse pasta with cold water and drain thoroughly.
  • While pasta is cooking, combine mayonnaise, olive oil, cider vinegar, sugar, salt, paprika, pepper, and dry mustard in a large bowl. Mix in carrot, celery, and onion. Stir drained pasta into the dressing.
  • Remove eggs from the refrigerator. Shell, quarter lengthwise, and slice into 1/4-inch pieces. Gently stir into the macaroni salad. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 155.2 mg, Fat 42.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 745.5 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients, especially the mayonnaise and mustard. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the salad.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente according to the package instructions. This will give it a slightly chewy texture that will hold up well in the salad.
  • Rinse the macaroni with cold water immediately after cooking to stop the cooking process and prevent it from becoming sticky.
  • Chill the macaroni salad for at least an hour before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the salad to become more firm.
  • Serve the macaroni salad with a variety of toppings, such as chopped hard-boiled eggs, grated cheese, diced celery, or chopped pickles.

Conclusion:

Traditional macaroni salad is a classic side dish that is perfect for any potluck, picnic, or barbecue. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its creamy, tangy dressing and variety of toppings, macaroni salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at your gathering.

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