Description
These Zesty Deviled Egg Salad Sliders with Pickled Shallots are a delightful twist on classic egg salad, featuring smoky paprika, fresh dill, and tangy pickled shallots layered on buttery slider buns with crisp lettuce. Perfect for a light lunch, picnic, or party appetizer, this easy-to-assemble recipe combines creamy, spicy, and tangy flavors for a satisfying bite-sized treat.
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
To Assemble
- 6 Slider Buns, lightly toasted
- Butter Lettuce leaves or arugula, to taste
Instructions
- Pickle the Shallots: In a small bowl, combine the thinly sliced shallots with apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix well and let them sit for 15 to 20 minutes to soften and develop a tangy flavor.
- Prepare 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 season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Stir carefully to maintain a slightly chunky texture without over-mixing.
- Toast the Buns: Lightly toast the slider buns or brioche rolls until golden and slightly crisp to add texture and warmth.
- Assemble the Sliders: Place a leaf of butter lettuce or arugula on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Spoon a generous amount of the egg salad over the lettuce, top with a few rings of the tangy pickled shallots, then cover with the top half of the bun. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can prepare the pickled shallots in advance and refrigerate them for up to 3 days.
- For a spicier kick, add extra pickled jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the egg salad.
- Using brioche buns adds a slight sweetness that complements the tangy flavors beautifully.
- Make sure eggs are properly hard-boiled to avoid green rings around the yolk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Egg salad sliders, deviled egg salad, pickled shallots, slider recipe, easy lunch idea, party appetizer, smoky paprika egg salad, fresh dill egg salad
