Description
This Deviled Egg Pasta Salad is a creamy, tangy, and satisfying dish that combines tender pasta with chopped hard-boiled eggs and a zesty homemade dressing. Perfectly chilled and garnished with green onions and paprika, it makes an ideal side dish or light meal for picnics, potlucks, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups cooked pasta (elbow macaroni or rotini recommended)
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Prepare the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta thoroughly and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta down.
- Combine eggs and pasta: In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped hard-boiled eggs and the cooled pasta ensuring even distribution.
- Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, sweet pickle relish, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Mix salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the egg and pasta mixture. Gently fold everything together to coat the ingredients evenly without breaking up the eggs.
- Add garnish: Sprinkle chopped green onions and paprika over the top of the salad for extra color and flavor, if desired.
- Chill: Cover the pasta salad with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, cook pasta al dente so it doesn’t become mushy in the salad.
- Hard boil eggs the day before for quicker assembly.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise or mustard to suit your taste preferences.
- Green onions and paprika add extra flavor and a nice presentation but can be omitted if preferred.
- This salad can be made up to 24 hours in advance and kept refrigerated.
