Deviled Egg Pasta Salad Recipe
This deviled egg pasta salad combines the creamy, tangy flavor of deviled eggs with tender pasta, crunchy vegetables, and a smooth, zesty dressing. It’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a hearty side dish, bringing classic comfort food vibes to any gathering.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Slotted spoon or tongs
- Colander or strainer
- Whisk or fork (for mashing yolks)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb macaroni pasta
- 1 tbsp plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1½ tsp yellow mustard
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ cup chopped dill pickles
- 5 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- 1 cup matchstick carrots, roughly chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 1 tablespoon of salt and the pasta, then carefully add the eggs and return to a boil.
- Cook until the pasta is tender but still has a bite, about 9 minutes.
- Drain everything, remove the eggs, and transfer them to an ice bath.
- Rinse the pasta with cold water and drain it well before adding it to a large bowl.
- Peel the eggs, separate the yolks from the whites, roughly chop the whites, and add them to the pasta bowl.
- Place the yolks in a medium bowl.
- Reserve 2 tablespoons of green onions for garnish and add the remaining green onions, celery, carrots, and pickles to the pasta.
- Mash the egg yolks, then stir in the remaining salt, mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, mustard, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour this mixture over the pasta and toss until everything is well combined.
- Sprinkle with the reserved green onions and paprika, then serve immediately or refrigerate until ready.
Notes
- Use small pasta shapes like elbow macaroni or small shells for the best texture.
- For extra tang, add a splash of pickle juice or a squeeze of lemon to the dressing.
- To make it more colorful, use rainbow carrots or add a handful of diced red bell pepper.