Deviled Egg Pasta Salad Recipe – Creamy, Easy & Perfect Picnic Side Dish
Deviled Egg Pasta Salad is a creamy and flavorful twist on classic deviled eggs combined with tender pasta, making it perfect for picnics, potlucks, and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large hard boiled eggs, peeled
- 8 oz (½ pound) elbow macaroni pasta, cooked & drained
- 1¼ cups mayonnaise
- 2½ tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika (divided)
- ½ cup finely diced red onion
- ½ cup diced celery
- 1 small green onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions, then drain.
- Slice eggs lengthwise and separate yolks into a bowl.
- Mash yolks until smooth.
- Mix in mayonnaise and mustard until creamy.
- Add salt and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika.
- Chop egg whites into small cubes.
- Combine pasta, egg whites, red onion, and celery in a large bowl.
- Stir in dressing until fully coated.
- Top with remaining paprika and serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
- Best served fresh for maximum creaminess.
- Can be chilled for 30–60 minutes before serving.
- May thicken as pasta absorbs dressing over time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg