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deviled egg pasta salad

A creamy and flavorful deviled egg pasta salad perfect for summer picnics and gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 pieces hardboiled eggs
  • 8 ounces small pasta (ditalini, penne, or elbow macaroni)
  • 0.75 cup mayonnaise
  • 1.5 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
  • 0.25 cup cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, adding a generous amount of salt to the water. Drain and rinse until cool. Peel the eggs and separate yolks from whites.
  2. Chop the egg whites and set aside. Mash the yolks into a fine powder or press through a sieve into a large bowl. Add mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, garlic, salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until well combined.
  3. Add the cooked pasta to the dressing and stir to coat. Mix in the red onion, green onions, and egg whites. Garnish with additional green onions and paprika if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

This salad is best served chilled. Feel free to add more bacon for extra flavor.