Egg Salad with Sweet Relish Recipe
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Jump to RecipeThis egg salad with sweet relish recipe is a simple and tasty high protein lunch recipe, that takes just 20 minutes to make – including boiling the eggs. A fun twist on classic egg salad.
A fantastic egg sandwich that is creamy, delicious, and perfect anytime. Made with sweet relish (or you can use dill relish) for a delicious hint of sweetness in every bite.
Want more great lunch classics? Try our cucumber dill macaroni salad, vegan pinwheels with avocado, BBQ chickpea tacos for a quick and tasty lunch.
This is a fun twist on classic egg salad! This sweet egg salad has loads of flavor, creaminess, and is perfect for a light dinner or lunch. This sandwich makes an easy lunch recipe, ready in just about 5 minutes if you already have hardboiled eggs.
It’s a great vegetarian lunch recipe great for anytime of year. And the sweet relish egg salad can be made ahead of time, so you can meal prep the salad on a Sunday and enjoy a few days of lunches ready-made. Just add your favorite bread and toppings (if any!) and a quick and tasty meal is ready in no time.
Why This Recipe Works
- This delicious sweet egg salad is yummy, creamy, and makes a great lunch or brunch idea.
- A great way to use up extra eggs.
- Perfect for guests, make this egg salad for tea or a light luncheon.
- A fun twist on a classic recipe.
- Great to make a day or two ahead!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Hard boiled eggs – I use my perfect method for hard-boiling eggs… works like a charm every time – no chipped shells or hard-to-peel eggs.
- Sweet Relish – to give this dish a little extra sweetness. I love classic sweet relish which has a nice crunch and a sweet and tangy flavor. It’s great in this salad (like a secret ingredient!) and also great to have on the table for burgers or hot dogs.
- Classic Mayonnaise: I like to use this classic mayo to keep this recipe plant-based, but you can use whatever mayo that you would normally use in recipes. If you don’t normally like mayo, try my homemade dairy-free mayo… it’s creamy but still plant based.
- Yellow mustard
- Salt & Pepper
- White Vinegar
- Onion Powder: adds a delicious and savory flavor to this dish as well, and the onion powder is great to add a little onion flavor to this dish… without actual onion. Avoid onion breath and use powder onion instead of fresh for this recipe.
Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!
Additions and Substitutions
- Add in fresh herbs for a bright and delicious flavor – fresh chopped dill packs a punch.
- If you don’t like traditional mayo, you can substitute a vegan or dairy free version instead.
- Try different vinegars for different flavor profiles – apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, or even balsamic would work great.
How Do I Make This Sweet Pickle Relish Egg Salad?
Step 1: If you are making the hardboiled eggs – bring a pot of water to a boil and add the eggs in. Cook for 11 minutes, and run the eggs under cook water. When cool enough to handle, peel eggs and mash with with a fork.
Step 2: To the eggs, add the vinegar, sweet relish, ranch dressing, onion powder, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
Step 3: Add the chopped salary, and fold it into the egg salad. Taste, and adjust seasoning as needed – adding more salt or pepper if desired.
Step 4: Enjoy egg salad on a sandwich, as a wrap, or on a bed of fresh greens. Enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
Absolutely! Sweet relish adds wonderful flavor and taste to the egg salad in each bite. If you don’t have sweet relish you can chop up some sweet pickles (like bread and butter) and add them into the egg salad instead.
If you have leftover egg salad, store it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. It’s easy to make a batch and enjoy sandwiches or salads for days.
Once the hardboiled eggs are peeled, I like to mash the eggs with a fork in a shallow bowl. You could also chop the eggs with a knife or put them in a food processor.
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Egg Salad with Sweet Relish
Equipment
- Pot
- Bowl
- Fork
Ingredients
- 6 eggs hardboiled
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sweet relish
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
Instructions
- If you are making the hardboiled eggs – bring a pot of water to a boil and add the eggs in. Cook for 11 minutes, and run the eggs under cook water. When cool enough to handle, peel eggs and mash with with a fork.
- To the eggs, add the vinegar, sweet relish, ranch dressing, onion powder, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Add the chopped salary, and fold it into the egg salad. Taste, and adjust seasoning as needed – adding more salt or pepper if desired.
- Enjoy egg salad on a sandwich, as a wrap, or on a bed of fresh greens. Enjoy!
Notes
- Add in fresh herbs for a bright and delicious flavor – fresh chopped dill packs a punch.
- If you don’t like traditional mayo, you can substitute a vegan or dairy free version instead.
- Try different vinegars for different flavor profiles – apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, or even balsamic would work great.
Nutrition
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When I made a batch of this egg salad, not only was it ready for several days of lunches, I LOVED it!
So great to hear, and I’m happy you loved it! <3