Deviled Egg Pasta Salad Recipe
Introduction
Deviled Egg Pasta Salad is a creamy and tangy side dish perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a simple family meal. It combines tender pasta with classic deviled egg flavors for a satisfying and easy-to-make salad.
Ingredients
- 16 ounce box Ditalini pasta
- 1 ¾ cups mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup yellow mustard
- 8 hard boiled eggs, chopped
- ½ cup white onions, diced
- ⅓ cup dill pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Step 2: Cook the Ditalini pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Step 3: Place the cooked pasta in a large bowl. Add the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, chopped hard boiled eggs, diced white onions, dill pickle relish, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine everything evenly. Add more mayonnaise if you prefer a creamier salad.
- Step 4: Chill the salad in the refrigerator until ready to serve to allow the flavors to meld together.
Tips & Variations
- Try adding chopped celery or green onions for extra crunch and freshness.
- Use sweet pickle relish instead of dill for a milder, sweeter flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
Storage
Store the pasta salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before serving, give it a gentle stir and add a little more mayonnaise or mustard if it seems dry. This salad is best enjoyed chilled.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make this salad ahead of time?
Yes, making it a few hours or even a day in advance allows the flavors to develop and improves the overall taste.
What pasta can I substitute for Ditalini?
Small pasta shapes like elbow macaroni, small shells, or orzo work well as substitutes in this salad.
PrintDeviled Egg Pasta Salad Recipe
This Deviled Egg Pasta Salad is a creamy, tangy, and satisfying side dish perfect for picnics, barbecues, and potlucks. Featuring tender ditalini pasta combined with chopped hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, onions, and dill pickle relish, it offers a classic deviled egg flavor twist with every bite. Simple to prepare and delightfully cool, this salad is both comforting and refreshing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 16 ounce box Ditalini pasta
- 1 ¾ cups mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup yellow mustard
- 8 hard boiled eggs, chopped
- ½ cup white onions, diced
- ⅓ cup dill pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, add the ditalini pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the cooled pasta in a large mixing bowl. Add the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced white onions, dill pickle relish, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
- Mix the Salad: Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly to evenly distribute the flavors. If the salad seems dry, add additional mayonnaise to reach your desired creaminess.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and place the pasta salad in the refrigerator. Chill for at least one hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and ensure it is nicely chilled.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly boiled eggs that are chilled in ice water and peeled before chopping.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of mustard and pickle relish to suit your taste preferences.
- This salad can be prepared a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Add chopped celery or bell peppers for an extra crunch and freshness.
- Ensure pasta is well rinsed and cooled to prevent the salad from becoming mushy.
Keywords: deviled egg pasta salad, creamy pasta salad, picnic salad, ditalini pasta recipe, easy pasta salad
