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deviled egg pasta salad

A creamy and flavorful deviled egg pasta salad perfect for picnics and gatherings.
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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 or fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced or crushed to paste
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons red onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons green onions
  • 0.25 cup cooked and crumbled bacon optional

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, adding salt to the water. Drain and rinse until cool. Peel the eggs and separate the yolks from the whites.
  2. Chop the egg whites and set aside. Crush the yolks into a fine powder or press through a fine metal strainer into a large bowl. Add mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, garlic, salt, paprika, and cayenne. Whisk to combine.
  3. Add the drained pasta to the dressing and stir to coat. Mix in the red onion, green onions, egg whites, and bacon if using. Garnish with additional green onions and paprika. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Notes

This pasta salad is best served chilled. Feel free to add more seasonings to suit your taste.