Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad

This keto Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad is the new & unique fusion of salad & deviled eggs. It will be admired by people of every age group as it is not only delicious but also nutritious. This salad features eggs, low-carb pasta & veggies, deviled egg dressing using homemade mayonnaise & other keto items. You will get proteins, fats(healthy), and some other nutrients too, which will make this Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad your favourite lunch/side for the summer. This salad is also too feasible as it is refrigerator-friendly. You can quickly assemble & serve it when needed.

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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:

• Diet: Keto, low-carb
• Course: Salad, side dish
• Cuisine: American
• Size/serving: 1 cup
• Total servings: Six servings
• Time for prep: 20 minutes
• Cooking time: Fifteen mins
• Working time(total): 35 minutes
• Mode of difficulty: Easy
• Basic mode of cooking: Boiling & mixing.

REQUIRED TOOLS LIST:

• Spoons & cups for measuring.
• Bowls for mixing(A big & a small)
• Food processor, optional
• A pot of normal-sized
• Strainer/colander
• Board of cutting & a knife
• Spatula/spoon
• A potato masher/ fork

INGREDIENTS:

SALAD:

• 2 tablespoons of dill/parsley(fresh)
• Keto pasta/florets of cauliflower, 2 cups
• 1/4th cup of chopped dill pickles
• Six eggs, big
• 0.25 cup of onion, red
• Finely chopped celery, 1/3rd cup

FOR THE DRESSING OF DEVILED EGG:

• 0.5 teaspoon of paprika
• One-third cup of mayonnaise
• Powdered garlic, a pinch/1 tsp of Dijon Mustard
• 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard
• To taste of salt & black pepper
• 1 tablespoon of vinegar, apple cider

INGREDIENT NOTES:

PASTA:

• The steamed cauliflower florets, chopped into tiny pieces(macaroni-sized), are highly recommended. You might go for low-carb pasta that some brands make using almond/lupin flour. You may also go for shirataki noodles, zucchini noodles.

EGGS:

• Use old eggs, but they must not be stale. Old eggs will make peeling easier for you. You can boil & slice them earlier to use later in the salad to make your work quick. The eggs should be hard-boiled for this recipe.

PICKLES:

• Using dill pickles will add the acidic, sour taste, which will improve the flavor in general. Avoid using the sweet pickles as they might contain sugar.

MAYONNAISE:

• We prefer to use homemade keto mayonnaise. Start adding in a little amount & gradually increasing the amount to your required consistency.

PAPRIKA:

• You may use whichever paprika, smoked/classic, you like.

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DIRECTIONS:

TO BOIL EGGS:

1. Place the saucepan with eggs & water on a high flame.
2. As water begins boiling, reduce the flame & give the eggs ten minutes to boil.
3. After boiling, move the eggs to the icy water.
4. As the eggs become cool enough to handle, peel their shell off.

TO PREPARE KETO VERSION OF HIGH-CARB PASTA:

1. If you use the cauliflower to prepare the pasta, boil/steam its florets.
2. They will get tender in around seven mins.
3. After that, nicely chop them.
4. If using any low-carb pasta, adhere to the package’s instructions while cooking it.
5. Then drain & keep the pasta aside.

FOR THE PREPARATION OF DEVILED EGGS:

1. Split the eggs in half & remove the yolk.
2. Gather all the yolks in a small bowl & mash them using a fork.
3. Include mustard, keto mayonnaise, pepper, paprika, & salt.
4. Mix patiently to combine well & your deviled egg mixture is ready.

ASSEMBLING:

1. Include egg whites(chopped), cooked pasta, pickles, celery, & onions(red) & mix them.
2. Now, include the dressing (deviled egg) you have made in the salad.
3. Fold with gentle hands till the egg dressing evenly covers the salad.
4. Dust the powdered paprika & fresh herbs.
5. Transfer it to the fridge for a minimum of half an hour.
6. Now, your Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad is ready to serve chilled!

TIPS:

• To chop the cauliflower as a substitute for pasta, don’t overcook it. Otherwise, it will be soft & not hold its shape.
• Carefully add mayonnaise; don’t add too much at once. Slowly increase the amount of mayonnaise till you reach your required creamy consistency.
• To make the peeling of eggs easier for you, transfer them to an ice bath. It will make the eggs cool enough to handle, stop the cooking process of eggs, & keep the yolks yellow.
• You may use some keto add-ins like olives(chopped), bacon, or avocado(diced) to have your preferred flavor without disturbing your keto diet.
• Refrigerate the salad for a minimum of thirty minutes before serving to have the full taste.

STORAGE DETAILS:

REFRIGERATION:

• Pack the leftover salad in the box with a lid(air-tight). Enjoy while refrigerating it for around four days.

FREEZING:

• This is unlike a salad that can be frozen. The texture of the salad will be ruined because of eggs & cauliflower pasta.

EARLIER PREPARATION:

• It is amazing in terms of earlier preparation. Chop everything & store it individually in a container(sealed) for around five days. Whenever needed, assemble & combine all items with dressing & refrigerate for 0.5 hour.

FAQs:

What may be the best low-carb substitute for the macaroni(high-carb)?

• For the recipe, the chopped cauliflower is our top priority. Low-carb pasta brands that use lupin/almond flour, zucchini/shirataki noodles will also work in place of high-carb macaroni.

Will this salad work if made earlier?

• This salad is friendly for refrigerating as it develops more taste & flavors when refrigerated. You only need to remix the refrigerated salad right before serving.

Is that possible to cook the eggs earlier?

• Sure! Boil the eggs earlier & use them later while assembling the salad. It will make your work quick.

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NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:

Serving size: Almost a cup
Calories: 250 kilocalories
Carbs (total): Six grams
Fiber: 2 g
Net carbohydrates: Four grams
Fats: 21 grams
Proteins: Ten grams
Sugar: Less than 1 g
Sodium: 500 milligrams