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Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

All the rich flavors of deviled eggs are now in an easy-to-make pasta salad format! Featuring tender elbow macaroni, hard-boiled eggs, crisp bell peppers, and celery, all coated in a creamy, whisk-together dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings, quick lunches, or a delightful side dish for any weeknight meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni or your favorite small pasta shape
  • 6 large hard-boiled eggs peeled and diced small
  • 0.5 cup celery diced small
  • 1 small red bell pepper seeded and diced small
  • 2 stalks green onions sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley finely minced
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise can substitute half with Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1.5 tablespoons whole-grain mustard or Dijon mustard, adjust to taste
  • 1.5 tablespoons red wine vinegar apple cider or champagne vinegar can be substituted, adjust to taste
  • 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process; set aside.
  2. If you haven't already, hard-boil your eggs. Once cooked, transfer them to an ice bath to cool completely. Peel the cooled eggs and dice them into small pieces.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and drained pasta, diced hard-boiled eggs, diced celery, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and minced fresh parsley. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
  4. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, whole-grain mustard, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed for your preference.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture in the large bowl. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated. Pasta will continue to absorb dressing as it chills, so you may make an additional half batch of dressing if you prefer a wetter salad. Taste again and adjust salt or add a tiny pinch (0.125 teaspoon) of cayenne pepper for a faint kick, if desired.
  6. Cover the bowl and chill the Deviled Egg Pasta Salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This pasta salad is best served chilled. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. It can be made up to 24 hours in advance, making it perfect for parties or meal prep.
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