Spicy Giardiniera Egg Salad
Level up your egg salad recipe with this spicy giardiniera egg salad. The giardiniera adds a layer of texture and flavor that is hard to beat. Combined with the chopped hard-boiled eggs, crunchy celery, and sweet onion, you’re going to love this spicy recipe.
What is Giardiniera?
Giardiniera is a mix of crisp and colorful pickled vegetables. While there are many types of Giardiniera in store, they will typically include cauliflower, celery, carrots, peppers, onion and garlic. However, the versions can vary based on what brand you use. It can range from mild flavor to hot! I like using the Delallo Food’s hot giardiniera in my recipe. However, you can use mild if you prefer.
Ways to Enjoy Egg Salad
This spicy giardiniera egg salad is perfect for meal prep throughout the week. Loaded with protein and flavor, you’re going to love this recipe. Serve it with crackers, tuck it inside of a wrap of enjoy it on a sandwich.
Ingredients Needed for Giardiniera Egg Salad
Hard Boiled-Eggs – You’ll need 6 hard boiled eggs for this recipe. Add the eggs to a pot and cover them with cold water by 1-inch. Bring the water to a boil and once it begins to boil set the timer for 10-12 minutes depending on size. Once cooked through, place the eggs in an ice bath and allow them to cool before peeling. Carefully peel the eggs separating the yolks from the whites.
Dressing – Combine mayonnaise, whipped cream cheese, white wine vinegar, hot giardiniera oil, the six egg yolks, salt and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Vegetables – Thinly slice the celery and chop the drained giardiniera mix into small pieces.
Herbs – You’ll need chopped chives and Italian parsley for this recipe. Make such they are both chopped small.
Cheese- You’ll need ¼ shredded mozzarella for this recipe.
How to Make Spicy Giardiniera Egg Salad
Hard Boil the Eggs
Hard boil your eggs according to the steps listed above. Peel the eggs and separate the whites from the yolks. Roughly chop the whites and set them aside.
Make the Dressing
Combine mayonnaise, whipped cream cheese, white wine vinegar, hot giardiniera oil, the six egg yolks, salt and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Salad
Add the chopped egg whites into the bowl with the dressing. Add the thinly sliced celery, chopped giardiniera, chopped chives, Italian parsley, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix until well combined. Serve chilled and enjoy.
Storage
Store leftover egg salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days. Serve this egg salad with crackers, tucked in a wrap or as a sandwich.
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Spicy Giardiniera Egg Salad
Ingredients
- 6 hard-boiled eggs , separate the yolks from the whites
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons whipped cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hot oil, from the giardiniera jar
- ¼-½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup celery, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup giardiniera, drained and chopped
- 1-2 tablespoons chives, chopped small
- 1-2 tablespoons parsley, chopped small
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Equipment
- 1 pot for boiling eggs
- 1 large mixing bowl
Instructions
How to Make Spicy Giardiniera Egg Salad
Hard Boil the Eggs
- Hard boil your eggs according to the steps listed above. Peel the eggs and separate the whites from the yolks. Roughly chop the whites and set them aside.
Make the Dressing
- Combine mayonnaise, whipped cream cheese, white wine vinegar, hot giardiniera oil, the six egg yolks, salt and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Salad
- Add the chopped egg whites into the bowl with the dressing. Add the thinly sliced celery, chopped giardiniera, chopped chives, Italian parsley, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix until well combined. Serve chilled and enjoy.
One Comment on “Spicy Giardiniera Egg Salad”
Looks delicious, can’t wait to try!