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deviled egg pasta salad

A deliciously creamy pasta salad with a deviled egg twist, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 piece hardboiled eggs
  • 8 ounce small pasta (ditalini, penne, elbow macaroni)
  • 0.75 cup mayonnaise
  • 1.5 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar or fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced or crushed to paste
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt, adjust to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoon red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon green onions
  • 0.25 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, adding a generous amount of salt to the boiling water. Drain and rinse with cold water. Peel the eggs and separate the yolks from the whites.
  2. Chop the egg whites and set aside. Crush the yolks into a fine powder or press through a fine sieve into a large mixing bowl. Add mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, garlic, salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until well combined.
  3. Add the cooled pasta to the dressing. Mix in the red onion, green onions, and egg whites. Gently fold in the crumbled bacon if using. Garnish with additional green onions and paprika. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready.

Notes

This salad is great chilled and can be topped with fresh herbs for extra flavor.