Why We Love This Pasta Salad Recipe
If you love cold pasta salads, and you love deviled eggs, this Deviled Egg Pasta Salad is your dream side dish for grilling season! This simple creamy pasta salad is loaded with all the things that make deviled eggs irresistible… Think smoky and sweet paprika, rich hard-boiled eggs, tangy mustard, and sweet pickles, and celery for crunch, all wrapped around tender noodles. Serve it chilled and WOW, your tastebuds are in heaven! You can cook hard-boiled eggs for this recipe. Or if you’re in a hurry, buy them pre-cooked and peeled at the market. Once you’ve got the egg situation figured out, the salad comes together in only about 30 minutes (including cooking and cooling the pasta). It’s quick and easy to whip up the same day you plan to serve it, BUT the recipe is also fantastic to make-ahead for parties and events!
Ingredients You Need
Dried pasta – small shape of your choice, like elbow macaroni used here Mayonnaise – low fat, if you like Eggs – boiled and peeled Celery – diced Sweet onion – diced (or red onion) Sweet pickle relish – we use spicy-sweet, but choose your favorite Dijon mustard – a classic for deviled eggs Fresh dill – chopped Spices – smoked paprika, salt and pepper Bacon – cooked and chopped, optional
How to Make Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
Pro Tip: If cooking hard-boiled eggs, first see our tutorial for How to Peel Eggs the Easy Way. Boil, cool, and peel the eggs for the recipe. Set a large pot of salted water on the stovetop and bring to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Then drain the pasta in a colander and rinse it under cool water. Drain well, then place the pasta in a large mixing bowl. Meanwhile, chop the hard-boiled eggs into ¼ inch pieces. Then dice the celery, onion, and chop the fresh dill. Add the mayonnaise, chopped hard-boiled eggs, celery, and onion to the bowl. Stir well to coat the pasta on all sides and break up the egg yolks. Add in the pickle relish, Dijon mustard, dill, and smoked paprika. Stir and gently mash again to continue breaking up the eggs to create a creamy “deviled egg filling” sauce. Taste the pasta salad, then salt and black pepper as needed. If using chopped bacon, stir in at this time, or you can save it for a garnish on top. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with extra fresh dill, a sprinkle of paprika, and chopped bacon.
Pasta Salad Recipe Variations
Noodles – make this recipe with your favorite hearty pasta shapes like elbow macaroni, bowtie, penne, rotini, or fusilli Gluten-free – use your favorite GF noodles Add-ins – add in other deviled egg toppings like: capers, pickled jalapenos, chives, blue cheese, pickled okra slices, garlic powder, or cayenne pepper No mayo – swap mayonnaise with greek yogurt or sour cream for a bold tangy taste Additional swaps – You can also swap the Dijon mustard for yellow mustard, and the relish for chopped dill pickles
Serving Suggestions
Bring a bowl of this cold and creamy salad to potlucks and picnics, and watch it disappear! It fits perfectly on a table alongside other classic summer party side dishes like Southern Coleslaw, Marinated Vegetable Salad, Baked Beans, and Fresh Corn Succotash. Any and all of these tasty sides are terrific to enjoy with your favorite backyard barbecue mains. Here are a few of our best tried-and-true summertime main dishes:
Hamburgers and Hot Dogs BBQ Chicken, Smoked Chicken, and Grilled Chicken Babyback Ribs Slow Cooker Smoked Pulled Pork Smoked Brisket or Texas Style Oven Brisket
Looking for More Easy Side Dish Recipes? Be Sure to Also Try:
Green Bean Salad with Peppadew Peppers Creamy Southwest Ranch Pasta Salad Tuna Pasta Salad with Olives and Capers French Red Potato Salad The Best Classic Egg Salad
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