Deviled Egg Pasta Salad: Creamy Delight for Every Picnic
Deviled Egg Pasta Salad: Creamy Delight for Every Picnic is a refreshing twist on the classic deviled egg, combining its rich flavors with pasta for a creamy, crowd-pleasing dish. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for summer picnics, family gatherings, or potlucks. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this delightful side that’s sure to impress your guests. It’s versatile and customizable—feel free to adjust the vegetables or substitute lighter ingredients to suit your taste. Serve it chilled and enjoy the harmonious blend of tangy pickles and creamy dressing in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups small pasta (elbows or ditalini; gluten-free option available)
- 4 hard-boiled eggs (omit for a vegan version)
- 1 medium red onion (or green onions)
- 1 cup chopped pickles (or relish)
- 1 cup mayonnaise (light mayo optional)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice (substitute vinegar if needed)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 stalks green onions (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and cool.
- Chop hard-boiled eggs and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add cooled pasta, red onion, chopped pickles, mayonnaise, pickle juice, mustard, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika to the eggs.
- Mix well with a whisk or spoon until creamy; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving; garnish with sliced green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 186mg