8ozsmall pasta (ditalini, penne, or elbow macaroni)
0.75cupmayonnaise
1.5tablespoonsdijon mustard
1teaspoonwhite vinegar or fresh lemon juice
1clovegarlic (finely minced or crushed to paste)
0.5teaspoonkosher salt
0.25teaspoonsmoked paprika
0.25teaspooncayenne pepper
2tablespoonsred onion (finely chopped)
2tablespoonsgreen onions
0.25cupcooked and crumbled bacon (optional)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, adding a generous amount of kosher salt to the water. Drain and rinse with cold water. Peel the eggs and separate the yolks from the whites.
Chop the egg whites and set aside. Mash the yolks into a fine powder or press through a fine metal strainer into a large bowl. Add mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, garlic, salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until smooth.
Add the cooked pasta to the dressing and stir to coat evenly. Mix in the chopped red onion, green onions, and egg whites. Garnish with additional green onions and paprika. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.