Deviled Egg Noodle Salad

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Tossed in a dressing of ingredients commonly used for deviled eggs, Chef John's chilled egg noodle salad brings all the flavor of the popular appetizer without using eggs.

Ingredients

2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 teaspoons hot sauce, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles
3/4 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion, white and light green parts only
1/2 cup peeled carrot strips
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste

Directions

1 Make dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar, paprika, black pepper, cayenne, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar in a large bowl. Refrigerate until needed.
2 Make noodle salad: Fill a large pot with well-salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until just barely tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse under cold tap water until cool to the touch. Drain well and transfer to a mixing bowl.
3 Add bell pepper, celery, green onions, carrot, and salt to noodles. Toss well with dressing to combine. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving, tossing occasionally for best results.
4 Toss before serving and adjust seasonings if needed.