Description
Deviled Egg Pasta Salad is a creamy, refreshing summer dish featuring smoked turkey bacon, plant-based cheese, and a tangy natural dressing. Perfect for picnics, family gatherings, or simple dinners, this salad balances textures from tender pasta, crunchy celery, and fresh green onions with flavors of deviled eggs and smoky bacon, all served chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg and Dressing Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup natural mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon natural yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Main Salad
- 2 cups short pasta (rotini or penne), cooked al dente
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup plant-based cheese, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Boil and Prepare Pasta and Eggs: Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Hard boil the eggs until the yolks are firm, then cool both pasta and eggs in cold water to stop cooking.
- Cook Smoked Turkey Bacon: Chop smoked turkey bacon into bite-sized pieces and cook in a skillet over medium heat until crisp and fragrant. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
- Mix Deviled Egg Filling: Peel the boiled eggs and separate the yolks into a bowl. Mash yolks with natural mayonnaise, natural yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until creamy and smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Chop the egg whites into small pieces. In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped egg whites, cooked pasta, smoked turkey bacon, diced celery, green onions, and plant-based cheese. Pour the deviled yolk mixture over and gently fold everything together to combine evenly.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least one hour to let the flavors meld and serve refreshingly cold.
Notes
- Don’t overcook your pasta to keep the salad texture firm.
- Keep eggs, pasta, and bacon chilled before mixing to enhance taste and texture.
- Add salt and pepper gradually to avoid over-seasoning.
- Use fresh celery and green onions for added crunch and freshness.
- Refrigerate at least one hour to allow flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: deviled egg pasta salad, summer salad, creamy pasta salad, smoked turkey bacon salad, plant-based cheese salad
