Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Salad Base

01 - 1 lb elbow macaroni
02 - 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped

→ Dressing

03 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
04 - 1/4 cup sour cream
05 - 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
06 - 1 tbsp white vinegar
07 - 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
10 - 1/4 tsp paprika
11 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder

→ Vegetables & Garnish

12 - 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
13 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
14 - Fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)

# Instructions:

01 - Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Allow to cool completely.
02 - In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, sweet pickle relish, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well.
03 - Add cooked and cooled macaroni to the bowl with the dressing. Stir to coat evenly.
04 - Gently fold in chopped hard-boiled eggs, celery, and red onion until well combined.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Before serving, garnish with chopped fresh chives.

# Notes:

01 - Refrigerating the salad enhances the flavor as the ingredients have time to meld.