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Japanese-Inspired Comfort Egg Salad

Prep 15 minutes | Cook 30 minutes | Advanced | Serves 4 | Japanese

This cozy Japanese-inspired egg salad combines the creamy richness of mayonnaise and cream cheese with a delightful twist of dill relish and mustard. Perfectly balanced and artfully plated, it's a dish that brings warmth and elegance to your table.

What you have

• 6 eggs
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons dill relish
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1/2 cup jarred olives, chopped
• 1/4 cup jarred pickles, diced
• 1/4 cup jarred salsa
• 1 tablespoon yogurt
• Lettuce leaves for serving
• 1/4 cup grapes, halved

Method

1. Step 1: Boil the eggs for 8 minutes, then transfer them to an ice bath to cool. Once cool, peel and chop the eggs.
2. Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, cream cheese, dill relish, mustard, and yogurt until smooth.
3. Step 3: Add chopped eggs, jarred olives, pickles, and salsa to the mixture. Fold gently until well combined.
4. Step 4: Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon the egg salad onto the leaves, then garnish with halved grapes for a touch of sweetness and color.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately, or chill in the fridge for a more refreshing experience.

Serving suggestion

Serve with steamed rice or warm Japanese milk bread.

Chilled sake or a light white wine like Sauvignon Blanc