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Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

Deviled Egg Pasta Salad: Creamy Twist for Potlucks

A delightful Deviled Egg Pasta Salad combines nostalgic flavors with the comfort of pasta, perfect for potlucks and enjoyably easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 8 oz Elbow Macaroni Can swap with gluten-free pasta for dietary alternative.
  • 6 large Eggs Consider using egg whites only for a lower cholesterol option.
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Or use Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • 2 tbsp Yellow Mustard Dijon mustard can be substituted for extra kick.
  • 1 tbsp White Vinegar Can use lemon juice for a milder tang.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to personal taste.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to personal taste.
For Flavor and Garnish
  • 1 tsp Paprika Use for both mixing and garnishing.
  • 1 cup Chopped Celery Optional for adding crunch.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved for freshness; optional.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the elbow macaroni in boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a pot, boil the eggs covered in cold water for 10-12 minutes, then cool in ice water, peel, and chop.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, white vinegar, salt, black pepper, and paprika until combined.
  4. Fold in cooked macaroni and chopped egg whites, then mix in chopped celery or cherry tomatoes if desired.
  5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, allow at least one hour of chilling time. Be careful not to overcook the macaroni to maintain texture.

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