Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

 This delicious, hearty, creamy deviled egg pasta salad is packed with wholesome flavors. It’s quick, easy to make, and ready in under 30 minutes. It’s going to be a big hit at every spring and summer get-together, including barbecues and Easter!

Deviled Eggs Pasta Salad is a delectable dish that combines the classic flavors of deviled eggs in a crowd-pleasing pasta salad. It features hard-boiled eggs mixed with creamy mayonnaise, tangy Dijon mustard, bacon pieces, and a medley of spices such as paprika, salt, and pepper, lending it a rich and savory taste. 

Combined with cavatelli pasta for a wholesome pasta salad that’s perfect as an Easter side dish, appetizer, or even a light meal on its own. With its creamy yet zesty profile, deviled egg salad with pasta is sure to tantalize the taste buds.

Why You’ll Like this Deviled Egg Salad Recipe

There are a lot of good things about the deviled egg salad with pasta that will make you want to add it to your menu. Here are a few of its appealing features: 

• Easy to Prepare: Making this salad is really simple. It is a convenient choice for people with hectic schedules or little cooking experience because it requires little preparation and can be prepared quickly. 
• Simple Pantry Ingredients: No need for fancy ingredients; you likely already have all the ingredients in your kitchen. 
• Make Ahead: You can easily prepare this recipe in advance, which will allow you to spend more time with your loved ones and less time in the kitchen on your big day. 
• Great Use of Leftover Eggs: If you have a lot of eggs left over, you really should try this. This recipe makes fantastic use of them and creates an excellent side dish. 
• Balanced Flavors: The seasoning is carefully chosen to ensure that the tastes blend nicely without overwhelming the salad’s delicate balance.
• Perfect for All Gatherings: This delightful dish is perfect for picnics, and potlucks, as an appetizer, or as a light and satisfying meal.

Ingredients for Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

• Pasta: Cooked pasta is the first ingredient in this salad. Use your favorite types, such as penne, cavatelli, or fusilli. The pasta gives the salad its base and texture. If you have dietary constraints, you can also use gluten-free pasta.
• Eggs: This pasta salad is incomplete without eggs. You can either boil your own eggs or use the pre-boiled ones that are available in the grocery store’s dairy section. 
• Mayonnaise: This serves as the pasta salad dressing’s creamy base. Use full-fat organic mayonnaise for optimum flavor and richness. Make use of your preferred brand. 
• Dijon Mustard: You can use spicy brown mustard or whole-grain mustard for a more intense taste. 
• White Wine Vinegar: You can also use pickle juice for some little tanginess.
• Smoked Paprika: If you do not like paprika on top of your deviled eggs, you may skip it, but I like the subtle smokiness. 
• Salt and Pepper: To add some savory flavor. Adjust as per just your taste.
• Cooked bacon: Optional, but adds loads of flavor and will make your deviled egg salad unique.

How to Make Deviled Egg Pasta Salad?

1. Cook pasta in lightly salted water according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water and set aside.
2. Place eggs in a large pot, covered with at least 2 inches of water. Heat on high to a full boil, then turn off the heat immediately. Cover and leave over the burner for 10-12 minutes. 
3. Remove the eggs from warm water and place them in a large ice bath until completely cooled.
4. Remove shells and slice eggs in half. Place all yolks and 6-9 of the whites in a medium bowl (less whites will be more creamy). Discard or eat the remaining whites.
5. Mash the eggs with a potato masher to reach the desired consistency.
6. Add the remaining ingredients and stir them together with the cooked pasta.
7. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.

Serving Suggestions

This flavorful deviled pasta salad is perfect to enjoy on its own or served as a side dish with BBQ. Try serving it with the following dishes:

• Grilled Rack of Lamb
• Grilled Pork Satay Skewers
• Grilled Pork Chops
• Juicy Grilled Pork Tenderloin
• Grilled Ginger Sesame Glazed Chicken Drumsticks
• Cowboy Coffee Rub Grilled Pork Chops

If you want another way off serving deviled eggs, try my Deviled Egg Cracker Bites.

How to Store Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

• This deviled pasta salad can be prepared in advance and kept in a bowl covered tightly with plastic wrap.
• Keep leftover pasta salad in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Seal the container well so the salad doesn’t dry out or absorb unwanted odors.
• The salad keeps well in the fridge for two to three days. However, remember that the salad is best eaten fresh and that its texture and flavor may alter slightly over time.
• Give the leftover salad a quick toss to re-distribute the dressing and make sure the flavors are fully blended before serving.
• To prevent any possible foodborne illnesses, it is better to throw out the salad if you see any indications of spoiling, such as an unpleasant odor or unusual discoloration. 

Expert Tips

• Using a metal strainer makes deviled eggs creamy and smooth. Press them quickly through the strainer with a wooden spoon. They’ll resemble powder. Scrape the strainer clean, then add your preferred ingredients! 
• Make sure the pasta is chilled before adding it to the salad. It is suggested to rinse pasta thoroughly with cold water after straining. This will stop the cooking process and stop the pasta from clumping together forming a huge blob. 
• Before serving, let the prepared salad rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the texture to become more firm. 
• You can also add some pickles, black olives, bell pepper, some finely chopped red onion, celery, or chives. 
• You can also use different seasonings as per your liking. If you prefer a spicier salad, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes or finely chopped jalapeño peppers.

Ways to Hard-Boil Eggs

There are several ways to get perfectly hard-boiled eggs, and each has benefits of its own: 

• Stovetop Boiling: The classic method—as mentioned above in the recipe.
• Air Fryer: Place eggs in the air fryer basket and cook for 15-17 minutes at 250°F (120°C), then cool in an ice bath. 
• Sous Vide: Set your sous vide to 168°F (76°C) and cook for 1 hour. This method will ensure cook them perfectly without any guesswork.
• Instant Pot: Put eggs on a trivet with 1 cup water, cook for 5 minutes under high pressure, then let them naturally release for 5 minutes and place them in an ice bath. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s Another Name for Deviled Eggs?

They are also known as dressed eggs, stuffed eggs, or even Russian eggs in some places.  

How Long to Hard Boil Eggs?

It takes around 10 to 12 minutes to cook hard-boiled eggs. This timing keeps the yolk solid enough for uses like devilled eggs or egg salad without resulting in the powdery, dry yolk that results from overcooking. 

How to Know if Hard Boiled Eggs Are Cooked?

Spin a hard-boiled egg on a level surface to determine its level of doneness; a cooked egg will spin swiftly and smoothly, whereas a raw egg will wobble and stop easily. Additionally, properly cooked hard-boiled eggs are easier to peel. 

How to Make Peeling Hard-Boiled Eggs Easy?

After boiling, immediately place the eggs in an ice bath to stop the cooking and make peeling easier.

Can I Prepare Deviled Egg Pasta Salad in Advance?

Yes, this pasta salad may be prepared in parts ahead of time, allowing you to assemble it quickly before serving. Cook the pasta first, then let it cool. Keep in the refrigerator for up to a day in an airtight container.

Next, cook and peel the eggs. Store them in a container in the refrigerator for up to three days or until you’re ready to add them to the rest of the ingredients. 

What Types of Pasta for Deviled Eggs Pasta Salad?

For this recipe, I used cavatelli pasta. The shape is perfect for holding the delicious deviled egg salad in the openings. You could also use elbow macaroni, spiral, radiatori, and orecchiette pasta.

Other Pasta Recipes to Try

Need a pasta dish for lunch or dinner? Next, think about these classic recipes:

• Spinach and Meatball Pasta Casserole
• Chicken Pasta Stuffed Bell Peppers
• Easy Salmon Pesto Pasta
• Sausage, Spinach, and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells
• Lemon Chicken Pasta with Broccoli
• Pasta Sauce Healthy Minestrone Soup

More Egg Recipes You Might Like

Deviled eggs aren’t the only way to enjoy eggs; they work well in anything. It is such a versatile ingredient that can be used in lots of different recipes, including:  

• Deviled Egg Cracker Bites
• Bacon and Egg Sweet Potato Toasts
• Eggnog Waffles 
• Spinach, Sausage, Rice and Egg Scramble
• Sourdough Ham and Egg Muffin Cups 
• Bell Pepper and Green Onion Egg Bake