How to Make Harissa Egg Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Egg salad is a classic, comfort food dish that is perfect for picnics, lunches, or as a light dinner. One way to jazz up this traditional recipe is by adding the bold and spicy flavors of harissa. Harissa is a North African hot chili pepper paste that is often used as a condiment or spice in cooking. It adds a fiery kick and depth of flavor to any dish it's added to, making it the perfect addition to a simple egg salad.

This Harissa Egg Salad recipe takes the creamy, savory goodness o...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ripe avocado, halved and pitted
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved
  • 1 tablespoon harissa
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 10 cornichons, chopped
  • 3 large radishes, diced
  • 1 spring onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Combine 1/2 the avocado and lime juice in a bowl. Mash with a fork. Scoop egg yolks into the bowl. Add harissa, mayonnaise, and mustard. Mix until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add cornichons, radishes, and onion to the bowl. Mix to coat the vegetables.
  • Coarsely chop remaining avocado and egg whites. Fold into salad mixture in the bowl, taking care to leave some chunks of avocado. Top with cilantro and paprika before serving.
  • Nutrition

    357 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 321mg
    • Sodium: 569mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 75mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 759mg