Deviled Egg Pasta Salad is your new favorite spring and summer side dish! This creamy pasta salad combines tender pasta, diced hard-boiled eggs, tangy pickles, and crunchy red onions—all tossed in a flavorful dressing that tastes just like classic deviled eggs.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Deliciously familiar: It captures the iconic deviled egg flavor but with pasta added for extra heartiness.
- Super easy: Just cook the pasta, mix everything together, and chill—no complicated steps!
- Perfect for warm-weather meals: Great for barbecues, picnics, potlucks, and any casual get-together.
Ingredients
- 8 oz small pasta (elbows, ditalini, rotini, etc.)
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or yellow mustard if preferred)
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and diced
- ½ cup red onion, chopped
- ⅓ cup chopped pickles (or relish for smaller pieces)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika, plus extra for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
How to Make Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
- Cook the pasta: Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool, then transfer to a large bowl.
- Mix the dressing: Add mayonnaise, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the pasta.
- Add mix-ins: Stir in diced hard-boiled eggs, red onion, and chopped pickles. Toss everything gently to combine.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pasta salad until ready to serve. This lets the flavors meld beautifully.
- Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle with additional paprika and sliced green onions for a burst of color and flavor.
Tips & Storage
- Hard boiled eggs: For perfectly cooked eggs, try the Instant Pot 5-5-5 method: pressure cook 5 minutes, natural release 5 minutes, then ice bath 5 minutes.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.
- Freezing: Not recommended, as the texture and flavor may suffer.
This creamy and tangy Deviled Egg Pasta Salad is a must-have for your spring and summer menus. Enjoy it alongside burgers, hot dogs, grilled meats, or as a standalone light meal!