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deviled egg pasta salad

A delightful pasta salad with creamy deviled egg dressing, perfect for picnics and gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 pieces hardboiled eggs
  • 8 ounces ditalini pasta
  • 0.75 cup mayonnaise
  • 1.5 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons red onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons green onions
  • 0.25 cup cooked bacon crumbled (optional)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, adding a generous pinch of salt to the boiling water. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Meanwhile, peel the eggs and separate yolks from whites.
  2. Finely chop the egg whites. Mash the yolks into a fine powder or pass through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl. Add mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, garlic, salt, paprika, and cayenne; whisk until smooth.
  3. Add the cooked pasta to the dressing and stir well. Mix in red onion, green onions, and egg whites. Garnish with additional green onions and optional bacon. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Notes

This salad can be prepared ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours for optimal freshness.