Description
Deviled Egg Pasta Salad is a creamy and flavorful twist on traditional pasta salad, featuring hard-boiled eggs, crunchy vegetables, and a tangy dressing reminiscent of deviled eggs.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni (or small pasta of choice)
- 6 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Add-Ins:
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles or relish
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (plus more for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then rinse with cold water.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, mustards, vinegar, spices, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Mix pasta, eggs, vegetables, and dressing gently in a bowl.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with paprika and herbs.
Notes
- This salad is best when made ahead for enhanced flavor.
- For extra creaminess, consider mashing one egg into the dressing.
- Additional variations include adding bacon or cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
