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Deviled Eggs Pasta Salad

Deviled Eggs Pasta Salad: A Creamy Twist for Your Potluck

Deviled Eggs Pasta Salad combines the classic flavors of deviled eggs with creamy pasta for a potluck favorite.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 cups small pasta (ditalini or elbow macaroni)
For the Salad Base
  • 4 large hard-boiled eggs
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or swap with Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons mustard preferably Dijon
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar apple cider vinegar is a tasty choice
  • 1 clove garlic minced; garlic powder works too
  • 1 teaspoon paprika consider smoked paprika for extra depth
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Crunch
  • 1 small red onion finely diced
  • 2 stalks green onions chopped; can use chives

Equipment

  • large pot
  • saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Colander
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the small pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. While the pasta cooks, prepare the eggs. Place them in a saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Transfer eggs to an ice bath or run under cold water to cool. Peel, chop the whites, and crush the yolks in a separate bowl.
  4. In the bowl with crushed yolks, mix in mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and paprika until smooth.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, add cooled pasta to the dressing and stir until evenly coated.
  6. Fold in the diced red onions and green onions into the pasta mixture gently.
  7. Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight for enhanced flavor.
  8. Stir before serving, adjusting seasoning as necessary. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make-ahead options include prepping components a day in advance and combining just before serving. Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

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