Peel the hard-boiled eggs and remove the yolks. Put the yolks in a medium-sized mixing bowl and set aside.
6 hardboiled eggs
Roughly chop the hard-boiled egg whites and set aside.
Use a fork to break the egg yolks into fine crumbles. Add the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the bowl with the yolks and stir well.
1 cup mayonnaise, 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
Add the cooked, cooled pasta to the bowl and toss the pasta, coating it in the mayonnaise mixture.
½ pound elbow pasta, cooked
Add the chopped egg whites, green onions, and bacon and toss again.
3 Tablespoons chopped green onions, ¼ cup cooked, crumbled bacon
Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge.