Description
Zesty Deviled Egg Salad Sliders with Pickled Shallots offer a delightful twist on traditional egg salad. Featuring smoky paprika, fresh dill, and tangy pickled shallots on toasted slider buns with crisp butter lettuce, these sliders are perfect for a light lunch or party appetizer.
Ingredients
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Pickled Shallots
- 1 Shallot, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Egg Salad
- 6 Hard-Boiled Eggs, chopped
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Pickled Jalapeño Pepper, chopped (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Sliders
- 6 Slider Buns, lightly toasted
- Butter Lettuce leaves, to taste
Instructions
- Pickle the Shallots: In a small bowl, combine the thinly sliced shallots with apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, and salt. Let them sit for 15 to 20 minutes, allowing the shallots to soften and develop a tangy flavor.
- Prepare the Egg Salad: In a mixing bowl, gently combine the chopped hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, fresh dill, pickled jalapeño pepper (if using), and a pinch of salt and ground black pepper. Stir carefully to keep the mixture slightly chunky for a textured bite.
- Toast the Slider Buns: Lightly toast the slider buns or brioche rolls until golden and slightly crisp to enhance texture and flavor.
- Assemble the Sliders: Place a fresh butter lettuce leaf or arugula on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Spoon a generous amount of the egg salad over the lettuce, then top with a few rings of the pickled shallots. Cap with the top bun and serve immediately for best freshness and taste.
Notes
- Pickled shallots can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For added heat, increase the amount of pickled jalapeño pepper or add a dash of hot sauce to the egg salad.
- Slider buns can be substituted with mini brioche rolls or small soft sandwich rolls.
- This recipe is best served fresh to maintain the crunch of lettuce and bread texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Deviled egg salad sliders, pickled shallots, egg salad recipe, slider buns, party appetizers, easy egg salad
