Learn how to make this delicious and unique pasta salad, which combines the flavors of deviled eggs, bacon, and pasta into one tasty salad. It’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish for any barbecued or grilled entree.
Protein Rich Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
You are going to love this tasty pasta salad. It is quick and easy to prepare with simple, wholesome ingredients. You can prepare it up to a day in advance, cover it, and store it in the refrigerator, making it ideal for summer holidays and parties. If you like this recipe, try macaroni salad, dill pickle pasta salad, tuna pasta salad, and caprese pasta salad.
Easy and Wholesome Ingredients
How to Make Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook al dente according to package instructions. Drain the pasta well in a colander in the sink.
Meanwhile, peel and slice the eggs in half. Coarsely chop the whites and add the egg yolks to a food processor with the mayo, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Pulse the mixture several times until smooth and creamy.
Combine the cooked elbows, chopped egg whites, celery, and red onion in a large bowl. Spoon the dressing into the bowl and stir to combine. Season to taste with more salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cover and refrigerate the salad for 1-2 hours. Before serving, add the bacon and stir to combine, reserving some bacon crumbles for the top. Garnish with the remaining bacon crumbles and sliced green onions.
Beth’s Recipe Tips
Perfectly Hard-boiled eggs
For perfectly cooked, easy-to-peel hard-boiled eggs, steam them. They come out perfect every single time. I have never had trouble peeling steamed eggs. I always use this method for my deviled eggs and egg salad sandwiches. Fill a large saucepan with enough water to reach just below the bottom of a steamer basket. Bring it to a boil and carefully place eggs in the steamer basket using a long-handled slotted spoon or tongs.
Cover the pot and steam for 12-15 minutes. A single layer of medium eggs will require less time, while a double layer of extra-large eggs will require the most time. Remove eggs to a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process, or let the cold water run directly into the pot for several minutes to cool them down. Store in the refrigerator.
More Hard-Boiled Egg Recipes
Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 6 large hard-boiled eggs
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 4 slices crispy cooked bacon
- 2 sliced green onions
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook al dente according to package instructions. Drain the pasta well in a colander in the sink.
- Meanwhile, peel and slice the eggs in half. Coarsely chop the whites. Add the egg yolks to a food processor with the mayo, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Pulse the mixture several times until smooth and creamy.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked elbows, chopped egg whites, celery, and red onion. Spoon the dressing into the bowl and stir to combine. Season to taste with more salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate the salad for 1-2 hours. Before serving, add the bacon and stir to combine, reserving some bacon crumbles for the top, Garnish with the remaining bacon crumbles and sliced green onions.
Notes
- Follow the box instructions to cook the pasta al dente.
- If desired, cook the eggs in advance. Store fully cooled and dried hard-boiled eggs with their shells intact in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- For best results, use a food processor for a smooth, lump-free dressing. If you do not have a food processor, smash the yolks through a fine mesh strainer or use the tines of a fork if you don’t mind a few small lumps.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Reserve the cooked chopped bacon and green onions until you are ready to serve.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. If the salad is a little dry, add a couple of tablespoons of mayonnaise or pickle juice.
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Janice
This is such an easier idea then having to fill in individual deviled eggs! What a great concept.
Nancy S
We love a good pasta salad and this one was very tasty indeed. My husband and kids gobbled it up! I am going to save this recipe in my file. Thanks for sharing!
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Nancy!
Christine
I made this recipe with Yukon gold potatoes because I didn’t have any elbow macaroni. It was delicious. I can’t wait to try it with pasta!!! 😋
Beth Pierce
Thank you for the tip, Christine! The readers love these kind of tips!
Violet
I used your recipe yesterday and I found myself using it again today for a potluck tomorrow! Super delicious!! This is a real keeper!
Beth Pierce
That is great! I hope everyone loves it!
ReeAnn
Great dish for my lunches at work! It is easy to make, taste delicious, and travels well. Thanks for a wonderful recipe!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Ree Ann!
Sammie D
What a delicious combination of flavors. We like this better than potato salad or macaroni salad! My husband was nuts over it!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Sammie! My husband loves it too!
Mary Kay
My husband is a huge fan of deviled eggs. He loved this pasta! Great idea and very tasty!
Karen Y
OMG this salad is soooo good! I love egg salads but never thought about combining it with pasta until I saw your recipe. Thanks for the idea!
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Karen!
Ben R
You are a mad genius! This is the best recipe mashup ever. I know because I made it last night. LOL
Beth Pierce
Awesome! So glad that you liked it, Ben!
Anna Marie
This is my favorite pasta salad – it’s so good! Why didn’t I think of this.
Beth Pierce
My husband loves it too!
Erica S
It’s incredibly delicious! I made this and everyone at our house loved it. Its a keeper.
Joanne
This is a very interesting salad idea. It would work for potato salad also. Thanks so much
Alexandria
I love how the bacon leant so much flavor to this dish! It was amazing! Would be definitely good for Easter!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Alexandria!
Mandy A
This was a huge hit at our last get together. It did not last long!
Catalina White
The Deviled Egg Pasta Salad was a game changer for our weekend BBQ! It combined two of my favorite things into one delicious dish.
Beth Pierce
So glad that you liked it!
Gina D
It is THE PERFECT side for all our summer meals. LOVE IT!!!!!!!!