Deviled egg pasta salad is a delicious and unique twist on two classic favorites: deviled eggs and pasta salad. Made with hard-boiled eggs mayonnaise, mustard, relish, and onions, tossed together with ditalini pasta. The result is a creamy, flavorful and favorite side dish recipe that is definitely a crowd-pleaser.
Deviled eggs are like a favorite for me. I can’t get enough of them. When the holidays roll around, I will absolutely eat my weight in them! In fact, I’ve been known to have to make an extra batch because I eat them while I make them! And during the summer, I can’t get enough pasta salad. I just love all that pasta and rich sauce. So I decided to combine them, and I came up with this rich, delicious deviled egg pasta salad. It combines the best of both of my two favorite foods into one super side that everyone always devours whenever I make it.
I’ve been making this pasta salad for years, and because it’s both deviled eggs and pasta salad, I can serve it for the holidays, during the summer, or any time in between. It’s incredibly delicious, easy, and versatile. You can’t beat that!
Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
This delicious side starts with chopped boiled eggs, pasta, and classic deviled egg ingredients and flavors. I boil the pasta to al dente, then I combine all the ingredients and chill. That’s it! It’s super easy, fast, and loaded with flavor, and it’s a great side for the holidays or the summer. I love to serve it with everything from holiday turkey dinner with sides to grilled burgers and dogs during the summer. The best part is that I never have to worry about bringing home leftovers to store – because there are none!
Why You’ll Love This Deviled Egg Pasta Salad Recipe
- It combines two classic favorites, deviled eggs, and pasta salad into one delicious side dish.
- It’s easy to make and uses simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.
- It is a crowd-pleaser and is the perfect side dish for potlucks, backyard barbecues, and family gatherings.
- It’s versatile and can be customized by adding celery, bacon, red onion, different herbs, and spices.
Deviled Egg Pasta Salad Ingredients
You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make this recipe, and you can find them all at your local grocery store. That is, of course, if you don’t already have them in your kitchen – and you just might!
- Ditalini pasta
- Mayonnaise
- Yellow mustard
- Hard boiled eggs
- White onion
- Dill pickle relish
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Smoked paprika
How to Make Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
Making this pasta salad couldn’t be easier. If you can boil water, you can make this salad. It only takes a few minutes and a few simple steps.
Step 1: Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of salted water, over medium high heat, bring water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente. Drain and rinse.
Step 2: Combine All the Ingredients
Add the pasta and the remaining ingredients to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine. Chill until ready to serve.
Recipe Tips
- Cook your pasta to al dente and no further to prevent it from breaking apart when you make the pasta salad.
- Mixing all the ingredients together, prior to adding the pasta, will make it easier to combine once the pasta is added.
- Be gentle when stirring the ingredients to prevent the pasta from breaking apart.
- Boil the eggs ahead of time so they are already chilled.
- For easy egg peeling, add a little vinegar to the water.
Variations
- You can use sweet pickle relish if you prefer.
- Try adding bacon and red onions to this pasta salad for a different taste.
- Spice things up with your favorite herbs and spices.
- Use different pasta, such as elbow macaroni, mini penne pasta, mini bowtie pasta.
- Use Dijon mustard for it’s sharp, tangy flavor in place of yellow mustard.
- Celery adds a nice crunch to this pasta salad.
What to Serve with Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
This pasta salad combines the flavors of deviled eggs with the sensibilities of pasta salad, so it’s the perfect side dish for a wide variety of dishes. Try it with everything from holiday dishes to summertime favorites. Some of my favorites include:
- Chicken, beef, or pork
- Burgers and hot dogs
- Turkey
- Ham
- Beef roast
- Steaks
Recipe FAQ
Fusilli, rotini, ditalini, and cavatappi are the usual kinds of pasta used for pasta salad because of their shape and ability to stand up to the stirring process.
You should rinse pasta before making pasta salad to prevent the addition of excess starch to the pasta salad and encourage the sauce to stick to the pasta.
The pasta in pasta salad can dry out and may stick together as it sits in the fridge.
Be sure to rinse your pasta after draining so the sauce can coat the noodles. Be sure you make enough creamy salad base to thoroughly coat the pasta.
This pasta salad is even better the next day, so feel free to make it in advance and serve chilled.
How to Store Deviled Egg Pasta Salad Leftovers
Refrigerate this pasta salad in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Don’t freeze this recipe or any recipe made with mayo. It will break and become a watery, disgusting mess.
Try This Easy Deviled Egg Pasta Salad Today
This deviled egg pasta salad is as easy to make as it is delicious. It combines perfectly cooked pasta with all the delicious flavors of deviled eggs to create a pasta salad that’s as equally delicious at home at a holiday gathering as it is at a backyard party. With so much flavor and such easy prep, this is one recipe you need in your life. Give it a try, and I know you’ll love it as much as I do.
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Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 16 ounce box Ditalini pasta
- 1 ¾ cups mayonnaise
- â…“ cup yellow mustard
- 8 hard boiled eggs, chopped
- ½ cup white onions, diced
- â…“ cup dill pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Cook pasta according to the package directions, drain and rinse.
- Place pasta in a large bowl and add all of the remaining ingredients. Stir to combine. Add additional mayonnaise, if needed.
- Chill until ready to serve.
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