Hawaiian Egg Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
My Hawaiian Egg Salad is a tropical twist on a classic that comes together in just 45 minutes start to finish. I love this recipe because it's so simple yet impressive, making it perfect for lunch prep or last minute entertaining. The combination of fresh pineapple, cilantro, and mango chutney brings you straight to the islands, while the ginger and sesame oil add an Asian inspired depth. Hard boiled eggs are packed with choline, which supports brain health and memory, making this not only delicious but nutritious too. The macadamia nuts add a satisfying crunch without breaking the bank, and honestly, you probably have most of these ingredients on hand already.
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Ingredients
- 4 egghard-boiled eggs
- 237 mlfresh cilantro(chopped)
- 237 mlsliced red onion(thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoonmango chutney(store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoonsesame oil(optional)
- 1 tablespoonsoy sauce(optional)
- 1 teaspoongrated ginger(freshly grated)
- 2 tablespoonlime juice(freshly squeezed)
- to tastesalt
- to tasteblack pepper
- 237 mlchopped macadamia nuts(optional)
- 237 mlfresh pineapple(diced)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Hard-boil the eggs by placing them in a single layer in a saucepan, covering them with cold water, and bringing to a boil. Remove from heat and let sit for 12-15 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the chopped cilantro, sliced red onion, mango chutney, and grated ginger.
- 3
Cut the cooled eggs into small pieces and add them to the bowl with the cilantro mixture.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the egg mixture and stir until everything is well combined.
- 5
If using macadamia nuts, stir them in at this point. If using pineapple, stir it in gently to avoid crushing the fruit.
- 6
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- 7
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- 8
Serve the Hawaiian Egg Salad chilled, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
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