Description
Creamy deviled egg pasta salad delivers classic picnic comfort with a delightful twist. Southern-style egg and pasta blend creates a crowd-pleasing side dish you’ll crave at summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) elbow macaroni
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) celery, diced
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) fresh dill or parsley, chopped
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 grams) black pepper
- Paprika, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare pasta in a large pot with boiling water, cooking until tender yet firm, approximately 8-10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold water to halt cooking process and cool quickly.
- Finely chop hard-boiled eggs, red onion, and celery into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure balanced texture throughout the salad.
- Create creamy dressing by whisking mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar until smooth and well-integrated, developing a tangy and rich flavor profile.
- Incorporate chopped vegetables and eggs into cooled pasta, ensuring even distribution of ingredients throughout the mixture.
- Gently fold prepared dressing into pasta blend, coating each ingredient carefully to maintain delicate texture and prevent pasta from breaking.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Sprinkle paprika across the surface for vibrant color and subtle smoky undertone.
- Refrigerate salad for minimum 60 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and develop depth before serving chilled.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh dill or parsley just before presenting for added brightness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Chill your pasta completely before mixing to prevent the mayonnaise from becoming runny and maintain a creamy texture.
- Opt for a high-quality mayonnaise with a rich, tangy flavor to elevate the overall taste of the salad.
- Toast the chopped celery briefly in a dry skillet to enhance its nutty undertones and add a subtle depth to the dish.
- Consider swapping regular pasta for whole wheat or gluten-free options to accommodate different dietary needs without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg