Description
Deviled Egg Pasta Salad combines the classic flavors of creamy deviled eggs with tender pasta, crunchy vegetables, and a tangy dressing. This easy pasta salad is perfect for picnics, BBQs, potlucks, and summer gatherings. Packed with flavor and simple ingredients, it’s a crowd-pleasing side dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Pasta Salad
- 12 oz elbow macaroni or small pasta
- 6 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes
- Extra paprika
- Fresh parsley
- Chopped green onions
- Crumbled bacon
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta according to package directions until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, pickle relish, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Combine ingredients: Add cooled pasta, chopped hard-boiled eggs, celery, and red onion to the dressing. Gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve: Sprinkle with paprika, parsley, or green onions before serving.
Notes
For the best flavor, prepare this pasta salad a few hours ahead of time. Add a splash of milk or extra mayonnaise before serving if the salad becomes too thick after chilling. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: deviled egg pasta salad, creamy pasta salad, summer pasta salad, picnic side dish, potluck recipe, egg salad pasta