Egg Salad Pasta Salad
User Reviews
4.8
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
267 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Egg Salad Pasta Salad
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Make this creamy egg salad pasta with macaroni, bacon, and mayonnaise - perfect for picnics, potlucks, or quick meals.
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Ingredients
- 9 oz macaroni
- 5 eggs Note 1
- 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ¼ teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika or a mixture of both
- Cayenne Pepper to taste
- 5 slices Bacon
- 7 oz pickled cucumbers or dill pickles, Note 2
- 1 small onion
- 1 small bunch of chives
- Fine sea salt and ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt, and cook the macaroni according to the packet's instructions. Drain well and let cool slightly while you prepare the rest.9 oz macaroni
- Cook the eggs for 8 minutes. Drain them and let them cool slightly. 5 eggs
- Crush the yolks: Halve the hard-boiled eggs and remove their yolk. Place the yolks in a salad bowl and mash them with a fork.
- Make the dressing: Add the mustard, mayonnaise, paprika, cayenne pepper, and some salt and pepper. Mix very well, then add the pasta to the bowl and mix well again to coat the macaroni with the dressing.3 teaspoons Dijon mustard + 3 tablespoons mayonnaise + ¼ teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika + cayenne pepper to taste
- Cook bacon: Heat a large pan and fry the bacon slices until crispy. Place them on paper towels to remove the excess fat. Chop the bacon into small pieces and add to the bowl.5 slices bacon
- Combine pasta salad: Finely chop the egg whites, pickles, onion, and chives, and add them to the salad as well. Mix well and add more salt and pepper to taste.7 oz pickled cucumbers + 1 small onion + 1 small bunch of chives + fine sea salt and ground black pepper
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Notes
- Eggs: You can use leftover hard-boiled eggs. You can also cook the eggs a few days in advance and keep them refrigerated until needed.
- Pickles: Dill pickles, sour cucumbers, or gherkins are all fine. Use your favorite sort.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
267kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
175mg
(58%)
Sodium
642mg
(27%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Cholesterol | 175mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 642mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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15 reviews
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