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Creamy Deviled Egg Pasta Salad Recipe with Bacon and Dill Pickle Relish

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A creamy, tangy, and crunchy pasta salad featuring deviled egg-inspired dressing, crispy bacon, and dill pickle relish, perfect for summer parties and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni (about 225 grams), cooked al dente
  • 6 large eggs, hard-boiled, peeled, and cooled
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped
  • 1/4 cup dill pickle relish (about 60 ml)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (120 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard (30 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (5 ml)
  • 1/2 cup finely diced celery (about 50 grams)
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces (225 grams) of elbow macaroni and cook for 7-8 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and cool the pasta. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Place 6 large eggs in a pot and cover with cold water by about an inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 12 minutes. Drain and transfer eggs to an ice bath to cool completely. Peel and separate yolks from whites.
  3. In a medium bowl, mash the 6 egg yolks with a fork or potato masher until crumbly. Add 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) yellow mustard, and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) apple cider vinegar. Mix until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Dice the 6 egg whites into bite-sized pieces. Cook and crisp 6 bacon strips, then chop finely. Finely dice 1/2 cup (50 grams) celery and thinly slice 3 green onions. Chop 1 tablespoon fresh dill if using.
  5. Add the chopped egg whites, bacon, celery, green onions, dill (if using), and 1/4 cup (60 ml) dill pickle relish to the bowl with pasta. Pour the deviled egg dressing over everything. Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  6. Taste and add more salt, pepper, or pickle relish if desired. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld beautifully.
  7. Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and garnish with a few extra dill sprigs or bacon crumbles if you like.

Notes

If pasta feels sticky after rinsing, toss with a teaspoon of olive oil to prevent clumping. Chill salad for at least 1 hour for best flavor. Use gluten-free pasta or spiralized vegetables for gluten-free version. Crisp bacon is essential for texture. Gently toss salad to avoid breaking eggs and keep bacon crunchy.

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Keywords: deviled egg pasta salad, bacon pasta salad, dill pickle relish salad, creamy pasta salad, summer pasta salad, potluck salad, picnic salad

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