Description
Summer picnics find new excitement with this deviled egg pasta salad, combining creamy egg mixtures and tender pasta in one delightful dish. Tangy, rich flavors blend seamlessly, promising a crowd-pleasing side that satisfies your craving for classic comfort with a modern twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) pasta
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
Creamy Base:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) sweet pickle relish
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Chopped fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until perfectly tender, approximately 8-10 minutes. Quickly drain and rinse with cold water to halt cooking, then spread on a flat surface to cool completely.
- Prepare the creamy deviled egg mixture by whisking together finely chopped hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, and a sprinkle of paprika until smooth and well incorporated.
- Transfer the cooled pasta into the deviled egg mixture, gently folding to ensure each pasta strand is evenly coated with the tangy, rich dressing.
- Carefully season the pasta salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting the seasoning to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for minimum 1 hour, allowing the ingredients to marinate and develop a harmonious taste.
- Just before serving, garnish with delicate fresh parsley or finely chopped chives to add a vibrant, herbaceous touch. Serve thoroughly chilled for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Chill ingredients beforehand to ensure a perfectly cool and refreshing pasta salad that prevents separation and maintains creamy texture.
- Customize the salad by adding crispy bacon bits, diced celery, or chopped green onions for extra crunch and flavor variety.
- Opt for Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise to create a lighter, tangier version with reduced calories and increased protein content.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, giving the flavors time to develop and intensify for an even more delicious next-day meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 323 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 124 mg