Description
Creamy Deviled Egg Pasta Salad is a delightful fusion of flavors that elevates the traditional deviled egg into a refreshing pasta dish. This unique recipe combines tender macaroni with creamy dressing, hard-boiled eggs, crispy bacon, and crunchy vegetables for an unforgettable taste experience. Perfect for summer picnics, family gatherings, or potlucks, this salad is easy to prepare and sure to be a crowd-pleaser. With its rich and tangy flavors, you’ll find it hard to resist going back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 peeled hard-boiled eggs
- 8 ounces macaroni pasta (or any small cut pasta)
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup cooked chopped bacon (about 2–3 pieces)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and grated garlic until smooth.
- Chop the hard-boiled eggs and add them to the dressing along with cooked pasta, red onion, celery, green onion, and bacon. Gently fold together until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg