Description
Deviled Egg Pasta Salad combines creamy plant-based cheese, savory smoked turkey bacon, and tender pasta with a classic deviled egg inspired dressing. This colorful, versatile salad is quick to prepare and perfect as a main, side, or picnic dish, delivering rich, satisfying flavors and textures that please any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups rotini or elbow macaroni pasta
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon
- 1 cup plant-based cheese, shredded or cubed
- 1/2 cup natural mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon natural Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Deviled Egg Mixture: Peel the hard-boiled eggs and separate the yolks into a bowl. Mash the yolks with natural mayonnaise, natural Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Chop the egg whites finely, dice the smoked turkey bacon, and shred or cube the plant-based cheese. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped egg whites, the mashed yolk mixture, celery, green onions, turkey bacon, and plant-based cheese pieces.
- Toss Everything Together: Gently fold all the ingredients to evenly distribute the dressing and mix all flavors thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasonings with extra salt, pepper, or a splash more apple cider vinegar if needed.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use cold pasta to prevent sticking and maintain texture.
- Chill the salad before serving to enhance flavor blending.
- Adjust creaminess by varying the amounts of plant-based cheese and natural mayonnaise.
- Cook smoked turkey bacon until crisp for best crunch and flavor.
- Hard-boil eggs perfectly for creamy yolks that mash smoothly into the dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: deviled egg, pasta salad, plant-based cheese, smoked turkey bacon, creamy, easy recipe, picnic dish, versatile salad
