Egg Salad Pasta Salad

Egg Salad Pasta Salad is a creamy, comforting dish that combines the classic flavors of egg salad with the heartiness of pasta. It typically features cooked pasta, chopped hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, and crunchy celery or onion, often with a touch of mustard or herbs. This fusion dish is a popular potluck and picnic staple in American cuisine, blending two beloved salads into one satisfying meal.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in both carbohydrates from the pasta and fat from the mayonnaise and egg yolks, with a moderate amount of protein from the eggs. It provides key nutrients like choline from the eggs and some B vitamins, with a typical serving containing roughly 400-500 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	15 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	28 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	580 mg
Choline	120 mg
Vitamin B12	0.6 mcg
Selenium	20 mcg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Vitamin D	1.5 mcg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	250 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a quintessential example of American potluck food, designed to be served cold and feed a crowd. Nutritionally, it's a unique combination that offers complete protein from the eggs but can be high in sodium and saturated fat depending on the mayonnaise used.