Description
This Easy Deviled Egg Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for summer picnics and outdoor gatherings. It combines creamy deviled egg seasoning with smoky turkey bacon, fresh herbs, and a natural gelling agent to create a vibrant, textured, and wholesome salad that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta and Eggs
- 2 cups cooked twist or shell pasta
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and roughly chopped
Salad Ingredients
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
- 1/2 cup plant-based mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta and Eggs: Cook your chosen pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool quickly, then set aside. Meanwhile, hard boil the eggs until fully cooked, peel them, and roughly chop.
- Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: Pan-fry the smoked turkey bacon until crisp and golden brown. Once cooked, chop into bite-size pieces to add smoky crunch to the salad.
- Mix the Dressing: In a large bowl, combine the plant-based mayonnaise, yellow mustard (natural), apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and natural gelling agent. Whisk together until smooth and creamy, creating the classic deviled egg tang.
- Toss All Ingredients Together: Add the cooked pasta, chopped eggs, smoked turkey bacon, and freshly chopped parsley and chives to the dressing. Gently fold everything together until well coated and evenly combined.
- Chill and Serve: Place the salad in the refrigerator for at least one hour. This cooling step allows flavors to meld and the natural gelling agent to provide the perfect texture. Serve chilled for best results.
Notes
- Cook pasta al dente to avoid a mushy salad.
- Use fresh herbs for brightness and aroma.
- Chill thoroughly to allow flavors to blend and improve texture.
- Gently fold ingredients to keep pasta and eggs intact.
- Add bacon last to maintain its crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: deviled egg pasta salad, summer salad, picnic salad, smoked turkey bacon salad, creamy pasta salad, plant-based mayonnaise, natural gelling agent
