That sounds like a delicious twist on deviled eggs! Here’s a quick and easy way to put it all together:
Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
Ingredients:
- 6 large hard-boiled eggs (peeled and chopped)
- 8 oz elbow macaroni pasta
- 1¼ cups mayonnaise
- 2½ tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¾ tsp smoked paprika (plus extra for garnish)
- ½ cup finely diced red onion
- 1 medium stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1 sliced green onion (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Cook Pasta: Boil macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool.
- Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and smoked paprika until smooth.
- Prep the Veggies & Eggs: Chop the hard-boiled eggs, red onion, celery, and most of the green onion (save a little for garnish).
- Combine: Add the cooled pasta, chopped eggs, red onion, and celery to the dressing. Stir until everything is well-coated.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors come together.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with extra paprika and the reserved green onion before serving.
Let me know if you want variations (like adding bacon, pickles, or using Greek yogurt for a lighter version)!