Description
These Zesty Deviled Egg Salad Sliders with Pickled Shallots offer a delightful twist on traditional egg salad, combining smoky paprika, fresh dill, and tangy pickled shallots layered on buttery slider buns with crisp lettuce. Perfect for a light lunch or appetizer, these sliders are easy to assemble and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Butter Lettuce leaves, to taste
Instructions
- Pickle the Shallots: In a small bowl, combine the thinly sliced shallot with apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir well and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes to soften and develop a tangy flavor.
- Prepare Egg Salad: In a mixing bowl, gently mix chopped hard-boiled eggs with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, chopped fresh dill, and pickled jalapeño pepper if using. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Stir carefully to keep some texture in the egg pieces.
- Toast the Slider Buns: Lightly toast the slider buns or brioche rolls until golden and slightly crisp to enhance the flavor and texture.
- Assemble the Sliders: Place a leaf of butter lettuce on each toasted bun base. Spoon a generous amount of the prepared egg salad over the lettuce, then top with several rings of the pickled shallots. Finish by placing the top bun on each slider and serve immediately for the best freshness and flavor.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more pickled jalapeño or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to the egg salad.
- If you prefer a creamier egg salad, add a bit more mayonnaise to achieve your desired consistency.
- These sliders are best served fresh but can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated separately before assembling.
- Use brioche slider buns for a richer, slightly sweet flavor pairing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (assuming eggs are pre-cooked)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: egg salad sliders, deviled egg salad, pickled shallots, slider recipe, appetizer, party food, smoky paprika, dill, easy lunch
