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Dill Pickle Deviled Egg Pasta Salad with Ham

Dill Pickle Deviled Egg Pasta Salad with Ham for Summer BBQs

This creamy Dill Pickle Deviled Egg Pasta Salad with Ham combines tangy flavors and classic ingredients, making it a perfect dish for BBQs and summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Protein
  • 1 lb Rotini or shell pasta Any short pasta shape works as a substitution.
  • 2 cups Diced ham Crispy bacon can be used for a smoky twist.
Veggies
  • 6 Hard-boiled eggs Chopped for classic deviled egg essence.
  • 1 cup Dill pickles Diced for crunchy, tangy element.
  • ½ cup Red onion Substitute with green onions for a milder taste.
  • ½ cup Celery Diced, can be omitted for smoother texture.
Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise For a lighter version, replace part with Greek yogurt.
  • 2 tbsp Yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup Pickle juice Adds authentic tang.
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • Salt and pepper Season to taste.
Garnish
  • Fresh dill Optional, for freshness and visual appeal.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, cooking until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the Add-Ins: While pasta cools, dice ham, chop hard-boiled eggs, and finely dice red onion and celery. Dice dill pickles.
  3. Make the Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Combine the Ingredients: Once cooled, transfer pasta to a large bowl with prepared ingredients and dressing. Toss gently until evenly coated.
  5. Chill for Flavor: Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to enhance flavors.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Stir before serving; add pickle juice or mayonnaise if thickened. Garnish with fresh dill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best flavor, prepare this salad a day in advance and allow flavors to meld overnight.

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