Description
A vibrant and creamy pasta salad filled with fresh vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, and a zesty dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta (fusilli, penne, or rotini)
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped herbs (e.g., parsley or dill)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your chosen pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse your pasta under cool water.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper until smoothly combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently fold in the cooled pasta, chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced celery, and red onion into the creamy dressing.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and add more salt or pepper as desired.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Garnish: Before serving, sprinkle with your choice of fresh herbs.
Notes
Make ahead for deeper flavor. Can add leftover chicken or roasted veggies for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg