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Egg Macaroni Pasta Salad

Egg Macaroni Pasta Salad That's Light and Full of Flavor

Enjoy a healthy and delicious Egg Macaroni Pasta Salad, perfect for summer gatherings, capturing the flavors of classic deviled eggs with a lighter twist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz macaroni pasta gluten-free option available
  • 6 hard-boiled eggs leftover eggs can be used
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt adjust to taste preference
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise increase yogurt for lighter version
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard yellow mustard can be substituted
  • 1 small red onion, diced reduce quantity if not a fan
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped can substitute with bell peppers
  • 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives can use green onions
  • ½ teaspoon paprika adjust to taste
  • to taste sea salt essential for flavor enhancement

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 8 oz. of macaroni pasta for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Slice 6 hard-boiled eggs in half, separate yolks from whites. Chop egg whites and place in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Mash yolks in a small bowl, then mix with ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, ¼ cup mayonnaise, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard until smooth.
  4. Combine cooled macaroni with chopped egg whites, diced red onion, and chopped celery. Fold in the egg yolk mixture until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Garnish with 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives and ½ teaspoon paprika. Season with sea salt. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allowing the salad to chill enhances flavor. Adjust Greek yogurt and mayonnaise to your liking. Add bell peppers for extra crunch if desired.

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