Cajun Egg Salad
Elevate your classic egg salad game with this zesty Cajun Egg Salad, a bold twist bursting with smoky, spicy, and tangy flavors. Perfectly cooked eggs are delicately combined with creamy mayonnaise, piquant Dijon mustard, and a vibrant medley of Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and a hint of garlic powder. Fresh green onions and crisp celery add texture and brightness, while a touch of lemon juice brings just the right amount of zing. Want more heat? A dash of hot sauce adds a fiery kick! Ideal as a sandwich filling, a vibrant topping for wraps, or a protein-packed salad base, this versatile recipe is quick to prepare in just 22 minutes and sure to become your go-to for lunch or light dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Place the eggs in a medium-sized pot and add enough water to cover them by about an inch.
Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water and let them cool for about 2-3 minutes.
Peel the eggs once cooled and chop them into small, bite-sized pieces. Place them in a mixing bowl.
Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, green onions, celery, lemon juice, garlic powder, hot sauce (if using), salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the eggs.
Gently mix everything together until the ingredients are evenly combined and the egg pieces are coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or Cajun seasoning to your liking.
Serve immediately as a sandwich filling, in wraps, or over a salad, or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
912 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.5 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1176 mg | 392% | |
| Sodium | 2043 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 37.7 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 809 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
