Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

5 from 3 votes

As a culinary connoisseur, I present the delectable Deviled Egg Pasta - a dish that has won the hearts of many and is a staple in BBQs, potlucks, and picnics. With its velvety texture and rich creaminess, this salad is not just limited to such gatherings; it can also be served as the star of the show for dinners, as it's hearty enough to satiate your hunger.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword Best Pasta Salad, Creamy deviled egg pasta salad, deviled egg pasta salad, Devilled Egg Salad, Easy Pasta Salad, Egg Salad, macaroni salad, Vegetarian egg pasta salad

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 18

Total Time 33

Author Adalynn Ward

Servings people

Calories 357kcal

Ingredients

8 Oz elbow macaroni
6 hardboiled eggs
¾ cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp white vinegar of lemon juice
1½ tbsp Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced, paste, or crushed
¼ tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp green onions
2 tbsp red onion (finely chopped)
¼ cup cooked and crumbled bacon (not necessary)
Salt and pepper according to taste

Instructions

Boil your pasta for 8 to 10 minutes until soft and slightly larger.
Drain the pasta, add some cold water, and mix 1tsp of oil and mix.
Boil the eggs, and ensure they are hardboiled. Peel the shells and cut them according to your own choice.
Make the sauce by adding mayo, vinegar, seasonings, and spices. Also, add Dijon mustard to enhance the flavor. Now whisk the sauce thoroughly.
Mix all the ingredients in one bowl, including macaroni, onion, vegetables, and sauce.
Serve after chilling at room temperature.

Notes

Expert Tips to Make the Best Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

Here are some of the top tips that will help you in making the best-deviled egg pasta salad;

Ensure the pasta is cold when you add other ingredients to it. If the pasta is not hard, it will ruin the texture of the salad and give it a greasy texture.
Don't overcook the pasta, as it will give the salad a mushy texture. Ensure to run the pasta under cool water.
Ensure the sauce that you are making has a smooth consistency.
Use a hot sauce with the pasta to enhance the flavor; you can use any hot sauce available.
Sprinkle some water and mayonnaise before serving the salad; that will not make the salad look dry.
You can use pickles or lemon juice if you don't have vinegar.
If you like to add some crunch to your salad, you can add celery and diced red bell pepper.
If you like spicy salads, you can add cayenne pepper or jalapenos.
Ultimately, app eggs are chopped or grated depending on your preference.

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