| Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 12 mins | Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 155 | 12g | 3g | 2g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 2g | 0g | 7g | 0.4g |
I’m delighted to share with you a delicious and healthful recipe that speaks to my love of simplistic yet flavor-packed cuisine: the Egg Salad with Capers.
As a Boston native with a rich Irish lineage, I’ve always cherished the blend of flavors our family table offered, ranging from New England seafood to hearty Irish comfort food. My Egg Salad with Capers is a tribute to those family recipes while adding my own gourmet spin, infusing the hearty comfort of traditional egg salad with the tangy twist of capers.
The Nutritional Benefits of Egg Salad with Capers
This dish’s main ingredient, eggs, is a powerhouse of nutrition – packed with high-quality protein, vitamins A, E, and B12, as well as antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin. In addition to this, capers, while small, are a robust source of antioxidants as well. They’re known to improve digestion, boost the immune system and are excellent for heart health. This means besides enjoying a fantastic meal, you’ll be doing your body a favor.
Of course, just eating eggs or capers alone wouldn’t make for a very exciting meal, would it? The Egg Salad with Capers brings together a symphony of additional ingredients like celery, red onion, lemon juice, and fresh herbs which not only amplify the flavor, but also bolster the nutritional content.
Recipes Similar to Egg Salad with Capers and Perfect Pairings
If you’re a fan of this recipe, you may also enjoy other flavorful, nutrient-rich salads like the Mediterranean Pasta Salad or the Greek Chickpea Salad. The zesty fusion of flavors in these dishes complements our Egg Salad with Capers perfectly.
For a full gourmet experience, consider pairing your egg salad with a hearty Irish Soda Bread, much like the one my grandmother used to bake, or perhaps alongside a bowl of creamy New England Clam Chowder. Either way, the Egg Salad with Capers will add that zing of flavor that makes every meal unforgettable.
There’s nothing more rewarding than sharing a meal that not only tastes good, but also nurtures the body. I hope you enjoy making and eating this Egg Salad with Capers as much as I enjoyed creating it.
What You’ll Need
- 6 large eggs
- 1/3 cup of mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup of finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup of finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons of capers, drained and roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
Method
Step One
Place the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with enough water that there’s 1 1/2 inches of water above the eggs. Heat on high until water begins to boil, then cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 1 minute. Remove the saucepan from heat and leave covered for 14 minutes. After the 14 minutes, rinse under cold water continuously for 1 minute.
Step Two
Crack egg shells and carefully peel under cool running water. Gently dry with paper towels. Slice the eggs in half lengthwise, removing yolks to a large bowl, and placing the whites on a plate. Mash the yolks into a fine crumble using a fork.
Step Three
Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, onion, capers, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the yolks. Stir everything together until well combined.
Step Four
Using a spoon, fill each egg white half with the yolk mixture. It should be about a tablespoon per egg white half.
Step Five
Sprinkle with fresh dill and parsley. You can serve them immediately or store them in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
