Description
Egg Pasta Salad is a creamy and vibrant dish that perfectly blends tender pasta, hard-boiled eggs, and fresh vegetables. This delightful salad is ideal for any occasion—from picnics to potlucks—offering a satisfying crunch and a burst of flavor in every bite. With its customizable ingredients, you can easily make this crowd-pleaser your own. Enjoy the refreshing taste that brings comfort and joy to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini pasta (uncooked)
- 4 large hard-boiled eggs (sliced)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- ½ cup diced celery
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (dill or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Boil salted water in a large pot and cook rotini pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and cool under cold water.
- 2. Meanwhile, prepare hard-boiled eggs by covering them with cold water in a saucepan. Boil, then cover and let sit off heat for 12 minutes before cooling in ice water.
- 3. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, sliced hard-boiled eggs, diced bell peppers, celery, and green onions.
- 4. Add mayonnaise and Dijon mustard; stir gently until everything is well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5. Fold in fresh herbs before serving chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 186mg