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Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
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Deviled Egg Pasta Salad is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful dish combining the classic taste of deviled eggs with hearty pasta. Perfect for parties, picnics, and gatherings, this easy-to-make salad features tender pasta, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and a zesty deviled egg dressing with crunchy veggies, delivering a delightful texture and vibrant appearance that pleases guests of all ages.

Ingredients

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Pasta and Eggs

  • 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni or small shell pasta
  • 6 hard-boiled eggs

Dressing

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons pickle relish
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Vegetables and Herbs

  • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Start by boiling your preferred pasta (elbow macaroni or small shells work great) until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and cool it down, then set aside.
  2. Prepare the Hard-Boiled Eggs: Boil your eggs until hard-cooked, about 10-12 minutes. Once cool, peel and chop them finely, reserving some yolks for the dressing.
  3. Make the Deviled Dressing: In a bowl, mash the reserved egg yolks and mix with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pickle relish, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy, capturing that classic deviled egg taste.
  4. Combine Vegetables and Pasta: Chop celery and red onion finely, then add them to the pasta for a mix of crunchy textures and fresh flavor.
  5. Mix Everything Together: Gently fold the chopped eggs and deviled dressing into the pasta and veggies, ensuring every bite is coated with that creamy, tangy goodness. Add fresh herbs if desired for brightness.
  6. Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the salad for at least an hour to allow flavors to meld perfectly, then serve chilled for best taste.

Notes

  • Use fresh eggs for easier peeling and smoother texture.
  • Don’t overcook pasta to avoid mushiness; al dente works best.
  • Add crunchy veggies after pasta cools to maintain texture contrast.
  • Season gradually, tasting as you go to balance salt and mustard.
  • Chill the salad well before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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