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Easy Deviled Egg Pasta Salad with pasta, eggs, and crunchy vegetables

Easy Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

A creamy and tangy pasta salad that captures the delightful flavors of deviled eggs, great for potlucks and easy meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni You can substitute with small shells or ditalini.
  • 6-8 pieces hard boiled eggs Adjust based on how eggy you prefer the salad.
  • 1 cup mayonnaise Use your favorite brand.
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard Provides tanginess typical of deviled eggs.
  • 1/4 cup dill pickle relish Finely chopped pickles can be used as an alternative.
  • 1/2 cup celery Optional, for added crunch.
  • 1/4 cup red onion or green onion Adjust amount as per taste.
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or pickle juice A splash is suggested to enhance flavor.
  • 1 tsp paprika For flavor and garnish.
  • to taste salt and pepper Add slowly and taste as you go.

Method
 

Cooking Pasta and Eggs
  1. Cook the pasta in salted water until just tender, being careful not to overcook.
  2. Drain the pasta and rinse it with cool water to stop cooking.
  3. Boil 6 to 8 eggs in a simple stovetop method, then cool them in an ice bath.
Mixing the Salad
  1. Peel and chop the boiled eggs, mixing chunky and smaller pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, mustard, relish, a splash of vinegar or pickle juice, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Add the cooked pasta, chopped eggs, celery, and onion, and stir gently.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
  6. Before serving, sprinkle extra paprika on top and optionally add chopped pickles or onion.

Notes

The salad stays good for about 3 days in the fridge. It is best consumed within the first 2 days for optimal creaminess. If it looks dry after chilling, stir in mayo or a bit of pickle juice to refresh it.