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deviled egg pasta salad

A creamy and flavorful pasta salad with deviled egg-inspired dressing, perfect for side dishes or picnics.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 pieces hardboiled eggs
  • 8 ounces small pasta (ditalini, penne, or elbow macaroni)
  • 0.75 cups 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
  • 0.25 cups cooked and crumbled bacon (OPTIONAL)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, adding a generous pinch of salt to the water. Drain and rinse in cold water. 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 sieve into a large bowl. Add mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, garlic, salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Whisk to combine.
  3. Add the cooled pasta, chopped red onion, green onions, and egg whites to the dressing. Stir to coat evenly. Garnish with extra green onions and paprika if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready.

Notes

This pasta salad is a perfect picnic or side dish, combining creamy deviled egg flavors with pasta.