Description
Creamy deviled egg pasta salad combines classic picnic flavors in one irresistible dish. Zesty mayo, tangy mustard, and chopped eggs mingle with tender pasta, creating a crowd-pleasing summer side you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) elbow macaroni
- 6 hard-boiled eggs (peeled and diced)
Pasta and Protein Base
Creamy Dressing Components:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) mustard (either Dijon or yellow)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
Dressing and Flavor Enhancers
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) sugar
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (plus extra for garnishing)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 stalks celery (finely diced)
- 3 green onions (thinly chopped)
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) sweet pickle relish
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare a generously sized pot of water seasoned with salt. Bring to a vigorous boil and add elbow macaroni (or 226 grams). Cook until pasta reaches perfect al dente texture, approximately 8-10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and rinse with cold water to stop cooking process, then allow pasta to cool completely.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise (or 240 milliliters), sour cream (or 60 milliliters), Dijon mustard (), apple cider vinegar (), granulated sugar (), paprika (), kosher salt (), and freshly ground black pepper () until mixture transforms into a silky, uniform sauce.
- Gently fold the cooled macaroni into the creamy dressing, ensuring each pasta strand is evenly coated. Add chopped hard-boiled eggs (6 large eggs), finely diced celery (or 60 grams), sliced green onions (or 40 grams), and optional sweet pickle relish () into the mixture.
- Delicately combine all ingredients, taking care not to fragment the egg pieces. Aim for a harmonious blend where each component maintains its distinct texture and character.
- Transfer the pasta salad to a sealed container and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour, allowing flavors to intermingle and develop depth. Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and garnish with an additional sprinkle of paprika and freshly chopped parsley for visual appeal and enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Chill the pasta salad for at least an hour to allow the flavors to blend and develop a rich, tangy taste.
- Mix in chopped hard-boiled eggs, celery, and green onions for a classic deviled egg-inspired texture and crunch.
- Whisk together a creamy dressing using mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, and apple cider vinegar for a zesty base.
- Cook elbow macaroni until al dente, then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent clumping.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and fresh chopped parsley to add color and a hint of herbal freshness before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 363 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 515 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 164 mg