Description
This Deviled Egg Pasta Salad is a creamy and flavorful twist on classic pasta salad, featuring a rich deviled egg-inspired dressing combined with crunchy vegetables and tender elbow macaroni. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 16 ounce box of elbow macaroni
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tablespoons honey mustard
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons sour cream
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Eggs and Mix-ins
- 6 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and divided
- ¾ cup chopped celery
- ¾ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup diced pickles
- Paprika for optional garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the elbow macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes. Drain and quickly rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta. Drain well to remove excess water.
- Prepare Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey mustard, apple cider vinegar, sour cream, granulated sugar, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Egg Yolks to Dressing: Chop the hard-boiled egg yolks finely and fold them into the dressing, mixing well to incorporate them and create a creamy deviled egg texture.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled macaroni with the dressing and yolks. Then gently fold in the chopped egg whites, celery, diced red onion, and pickles to distribute evenly throughout the salad.
- Chill and Garnish: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld and the salad to chill. Before serving, sprinkle paprika on top for a traditional deviled egg color and a hint of smoky flavor.
Notes
- For best results, prepare the salad at least one hour before serving to enhance flavor.
- You can substitute dill pickles with sweet pickles if you prefer a sweeter profile.
- Hard boil the eggs a day in advance to save prep time.
- Add fresh herbs like dill or chives for extra freshness if desired.
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
