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deviled egg pasta salad

A creamy and savory pasta salad featuring a deviled egg dressing, perfect as a side dish or potluck favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

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
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
  • 0.25 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Add a tablespoon of kosher salt to the water. Drain and rinse with cold water. Peel the eggs and separate the yolks from the whites.
  2. Chop the egg whites and set aside. Mash the yolks in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, garlic, salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the yolks. Mix until smooth.
  3. Combine cooked pasta with the deviled egg mixture. Add red onion, green onions, and egg whites. Stir to combine. Garnish with extra green onions and bacon if using. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Notes

This salad is best served cold and can be made a few hours in advance for the flavors to meld.