Description
Deviled Egg Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish featuring tender elbow pasta, perfectly cooked eggs, savory smoked turkey bacon, creamy plant-based cheese, and crisp fresh vegetables. This easy-to-make salad combines smoky, tangy, and fresh elements for a satisfying meal perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or weekday lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta & Eggs
- 2 cups elbow pasta
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
Proteins
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon
Vegetables & Cheese
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 3/4 cup plant-based cheese, cubed
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (natural)
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent (optional)
Instructions
- Cook and Prepare the Pasta: Boil the elbow pasta in salted water until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cool water to stop cooking and prevent sticking.
- Hard-Boil and Chop the Eggs: Place eggs in a pot with cold water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 12 minutes, then cool under running water. Peel and roughly chop the eggs.
- Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the smoked turkey bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare Fresh Veggies and Cheese: Finely chop celery, red bell pepper, and green onions. Cube the plant-based cheese into small chunks.
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise (natural), yellow mustard (natural), apple cider vinegar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the natural gelling agent if a thicker dressing is desired.
- Combine Everything: In a large bowl, gently toss the pasta, chopped eggs, crumbled bacon, vegetables, cheese, and dressing until everything is evenly coated.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs for the best texture and flavor.
- Rinse pasta thoroughly with cool water after cooking to avoid clumping.
- Customize the dressing by adding smoked paprika or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to let flavors meld.
- Adjust salt and pepper gradually after mixing to achieve perfect seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking method required beyond boiling and sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Deviled egg pasta salad, smoked turkey bacon salad, plant-based cheese salad, easy pasta salad, quick lunch recipe