Deviled Egg Pasta Salad combines the flavors of classic deviled eggs with pasta, featuring smoky paprika, dijon mustard, and optional bacon for a perfect picnic dish.
Author:Eliana Recipes
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Category:Salad
Method:Mixing
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
6 hardboiled eggs
8 ounces ditalini, small penne, or elbow macaroni
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1 teaspoon white vinegar, or fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, finely minced or crushed to paste
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, adjust to taste
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons green onions
1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (OPTIONAL)
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Peel and chop the hardboiled eggs.
In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, dijon mustard, white vinegar or lemon juice, minced garlic, kosher salt, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
Add chopped red onion, green onions, and optional bacon to the dressing.
Fold in the cooked pasta and chopped eggs.
Mix until well combined and evenly coated. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise.