Essenced Egg Salad
Egg salad is definitely a comfort food, and just a small amount will fill you up. This spicy Paleo version is sure to please! The spice in this recipe is not overbearing, but extra heat can always be added to make this a fiery lunch option. This is great on top of a salad. Try adding chopped vegetables if you like crunch! Celery, onions, jalapeños, and other vegetables work well.
Serves 2
6 large eggs, boiled and cooled
11⁄2 tablespoons (30 ml) Paleo Mayo (see Chapter 5)
1 teaspoon (5 ml) Dijon mustard
1⁄2 teaspoon (10 ml) garlic powder
1⁄2 teaspoon (10 ml) paprika
1⁄4 teaspoon (20 ml) cayenne pepper
2 chives, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Peel cooled eggs and roughly chop. Place in a bowl and add all other ingredients. Mash/fold ingredients with a fork until well blended. Serve chilled.
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Essenced Egg Salad is everything you want in a paleo lunch: creamy chopped eggs folded with Dijon, chives, and a warm hum of paprika and cayenne. A little Paleo Mayo binds it all together without any dairy, and the gentle heat builds slowly rather than shouting. Pile it onto a green salad or scoop it up with veggie sticks.
Pro Tips
- Chill your hard-boiled eggs in ice water before peeling — the shells slip off cleanly and the whites stay tender.
- Fold the mayo and spices in with a fork rather than a spoon; rough chopping leaves creamy pockets that make each bite interesting.
- This salad is mild as written — for more fire, bump the cayenne to 1/2 teaspoon or stir in a spoonful of minced jalapeño.
- No Paleo Mayo on hand? Mash half a ripe avocado into the eggs instead; it brings the same creaminess and keeps the salad dairy-free.
- It keeps for up to 2 days in a sealed container in the fridge. Give it a quick stir before serving, as it thickens as it sits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make Essenced Egg Salad ahead of time?
Yes — it actually tastes better after a few hours in the fridge, once the paprika and cayenne have had time to meld into the mayo. Make it up to 2 days ahead and keep it covered.
What should I serve with this egg salad?
Spoon it over crisp lettuce, stuff it into a bell pepper half, or scoop it with cucumber and carrot sticks. It also makes a great filling for a paleo-friendly wrap.
Is Essenced Egg Salad paleo and Whole30 compliant?
As long as your Paleo Mayo uses a compliant oil such as olive or avocado, it fits a paleo plate easily. For Whole30, swap the Dijon for a sugar-free, wine-free mustard.
How do I stop the egg salad going watery?
Make sure the boiled eggs are fully cooled and well drained before chopping, then chill the finished salad. Cold eggs hold the dressing far better than warm ones.
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