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Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

Deviled Egg Pasta Salad: The Perfect Picnics Must-Have!

Deviled Egg Pasta Salad is a creamy, nostalgic dish that's perfect for potlucks and summer picnics.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: LUNCH
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups elbow or small shell pasta Use gluten-free if needed
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs Cool completely before chopping
  • 1 cup celery Can substitute with cucumber
  • 1/2 cup red onion Can use scallions for milder taste
  • 1 cup dill pickles or sweet relish Chopped kosher dills are an alternative
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise Can substitute half with Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar White wine vinegar or pickle juice can be used
  • 1 tablespoon sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper Optional for a kick

Equipment

  • Pot
  • bowl
  • colander
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 1 minute less than package directions.
  2. Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water. Shake off excess water.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt (if using), mustards, vinegar or pickle juice, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, add the cooled pasta, chopped hard-boiled eggs, celery, red onion, and pickles or relish.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently fold together until evenly coated.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 1-2 hours.
  7. Before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Garnish with paprika and fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be prepared a day in advance for flavor development. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.

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