Description
A creamy and tangy Deviled Egg Pasta Salad combining tender pasta, diced hard-boiled eggs, and a zesty dressing made with mayo, pickle juice, and Dijon mustard. Perfectly seasoned with garlic powder and paprika, this salad is a flavorful and easy side dish ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a refreshing meal anytime.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 ounces small pasta, like elbows or ditalini
Dressing & Mix-ins
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 6 hard boiled eggs, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped pickles
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, plus more for serving
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Green onions, sliced, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Cook pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse thoroughly under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta. Transfer the pasta to a large mixing bowl to prepare for dressing.
- Prepare the dressing and mix-ins: To the cooled pasta, add mayonnaise, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, diced hard-boiled eggs, chopped red onion, chopped pickles, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything gently but thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Chill the salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and the salad to chill nicely.
- Garnish and serve: Just before serving, sprinkle additional paprika and sliced green onions over the top for extra flavor and a colorful presentation. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use small pasta shapes like ditalini or elbows for better coating with the dressing.
- Adjust the amount of pickle juice if you prefer a more or less tangy flavor.
- Hard-boil eggs by placing them in boiling water for 9-12 minutes; cool in ice water before peeling.
- Can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavor.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
