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Creamy Deviled Egg Pasta Salad Recipe with Tangy Dill Pickles

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A creamy and tangy pasta salad inspired by deviled eggs, featuring elbow macaroni, hard-boiled eggs, and crunchy dill pickles. Perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, and backyard barbecues.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni or small pasta (about 225 grams), cooked al dente
  • 6 large eggs, hard-boiled, peeled, and chopped
  • 1 cup dill pickles, chopped
  • ½ cup celery, finely diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped (optional)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup full-fat cottage cheese, blended smooth
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-9 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
  2. Place 6 large eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water by about an inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 10-12 minutes. Transfer eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes. Peel and chop coarsely.
  3. In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, cottage cheese, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Finely dice dill pickles, celery, and red onion. Stir in fresh dill.
  5. In a large bowl, toss together cooked pasta, chopped eggs, pickles, celery, and onion. Pour dressing over and gently mix to coat evenly without mashing the eggs.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Before serving, stir the salad and adjust salt, pepper, or dill if desired.

Notes

If dressing is too thick, loosen with a splash of pickle juice or water. Chilling the salad for at least an hour (or overnight) improves flavor. Use dill pickles for best tang and crunch. Avoid overdressing to prevent sogginess. Can substitute gluten-free pasta or low-carb veggies for pasta. Dairy-free options include vegan mayo and coconut yogurt.

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Keywords: deviled egg pasta salad, creamy pasta salad, dill pickle salad, summer salad, picnic salad, easy pasta salad

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