Harissa Egg Salad

Prep time: 15 min
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings

Description

Boiled eggs, avocado, and harissa are stars in this spicy twist on a classic. Serve on toast or try in lettuce leaves for a refreshing touch.

Ingredients

1 ripe avocado, halved and pitted
1 teaspoon lime juice
3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved
1 tablespoon harissa
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste
10 cornichons, chopped
3 large radishes, diced
1 spring onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon smoked paprika

Directions

1 Combine 1/2 the avocado and lime juice in a bowl. Mash with a fork. Scoop egg yolks into the bowl. Add harissa, mayonnaise, and mustard. Mix until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
2 Add cornichons, radishes, and onion to the bowl. Mix to coat the vegetables.
3 Coarsely chop remaining avocado and egg whites. Fold into salad mixture in the bowl, taking care to leave some chunks of avocado. Top with cilantro and paprika before serving.