Egg Salad with Pickled Celery
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients:
13
A delightful and flavorful egg salad with a tangy twist of pickled celery, perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish.
Ingredients
| 12 | eggs |
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| 4 | celery stalks, diced very small |
| 1 | cup white vinegar |
| 1 | cup water |
| 2 | tablespoons sea salt |
| 1 | tablespoon granulated sugar |
| 1⁄2 | cup mayonnaise |
| 1⁄2 | cup Dijon mustard |
| 1 | tablespoon chopped capers |
| 1⁄4 | cup chopped green onion or leeks |
| 1 | tablespoon chopped fresh chives |
| 1 | tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon |
| 1⁄4 | a pinch of Allepo peppers |
Instructions
| 1. | Begin by placing the eggs in a heavy pot, ensuring they are covered by an inch of lukewarm water, and heat over medium-high heat. |
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| 2. | Once the water comes to a boil, add ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt and a teaspoon of white vinegar, then cover the pot and turn off the heat. |
| 3. | Set a timer for your desired yolk consistency - 10 minutes for hard-boiled eggs or 8 minutes for a softer yolk. |
| 4. | While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice bath by combining water and ice in a medium bowl to cool the eggs quickly once they are done. |
| 5. | Gently crack the eggs by rolling them on a counter to facilitate easy peeling, then return them to water for at least 15 minutes. |
| 6. | Next, pickle the celery by combining vinegar, water, Kosher salt, and sugar in a jar, shaking until the salt and sugar dissolve. |
| 7. | Add diced celery to the jar, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to one week for optimal flavor. |
| 8. | Prepare the egg salad by peeling the eggs, separating the yolks from the whites, then mashing the egg whites until coarsely mashed. |
| 9. | Combine the yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, capers, green onion, chives, tarragon, and a pinch of Allepo peppers to create a creamy mixture. |
| 10. | Adjust seasonings to taste by adding salt and pepper in small increments, considering the brininess from capers and pickled celery. |
| 11. | Get creative with additional ingredients like paprika, parsley, garlic chives, or pickles to personalize your egg salad. |
| 12. | Serve the egg salad on fresh bread, crackers, or salad greens for a delightful meal or snack option. |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița