Description
Summer picnics sparkle with this creamy Deviled Egg Pasta Salad, blending classic deli flavors into one irresistible dish. Cool, tangy, and packed with protein, you’ll crave this crowd-pleasing recipe at every outdoor gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) elbow macaroni
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
Dressing/Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil pasta in a generously salted pot of water until perfectly tender, ensuring each elbow macaroni reaches an ideal al dente consistency.
- Drain pasta thoroughly and rinse with cold water to halt cooking and prevent clumping, allowing it to cool completely.
- Craft a creamy dressing by whisking mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until silky smooth.
- Gently fold chopped hard-boiled eggs, crisp diced celery, and sharp red onion into the dressing-coated pasta, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
- Seal the mixture in a container and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour, allowing the ingredients to mingle and develop a rich, unified taste profile.
- Just before serving, give the salad a delicate stir to redistribute the dressing and ensure even coating.
- Transfer to a serving platter and enhance with a light dusting of paprika and a sprinkle of fresh parsley or chives for a vibrant, appetizing presentation.
- Serve thoroughly chilled for maximum flavor and refreshing taste.
Notes
- Rinse pasta thoroughly under cold water to prevent sticking and achieve a crisp, refreshing texture for the salad.
- Use room temperature eggs for easier peeling and smoother chopping when preparing hard-boiled eggs.
- Select firm, crisp celery to add a satisfying crunch and fresh vegetable element to the creamy pasta base.
- Customize dressing by adjusting mustard and vinegar quantities to match personal taste preferences, creating a more tangy or mild flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg