An easy Egg Salad With Cheese is one of the most popular Lithuanian salads that you will find used in different ways: be it used as a sandwich filling, or on a festive table stuffed into vol-au-vents. A simple recipe, called Pikantiskos Salotos truly brings the taste of home to me when I am feeling nostalgic!
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How Is Lithuanian Egg Salad Different?
Lithuanian egg salad, also known as Pikantiškos Salotos or Pikantiška mišrainė is likely similar to a classic egg salad recipe. The main difference is that it is always made with cheese, making it the best egg salad recipe in my books (yes, I LOVE cheese!).
What is more, instead of mashing the egg yolks and finely chopping the egg whites, Lithuanian egg salad is made with coarsely grated eggs.
Oh, and it's garlicky, really quite garlicky! If you love garlic, we encourage you to try Lithuanian Farmer's Cheese Dip & Spread Next!
This egg salad is most popular after Easter, when many of us have lots of leftover onion skin dyed Easter eggs to use up!
How To Serve Egg Salad With Cheese?
Not only does this salad make the best egg salad sandwich, but there are plenty of ways to incorporate it into other recipes:
- Make lettuce wraps by encasing the egg filling into large green leaves.
- Stuff it into buttery croissants.
- Make an egg salad wrap using wheat tortillas and plenty of crunchy vegetables.
- Fill vol-au-vents with the egg mixture and garnish them with fresh herbs for your special occasions.
- And use any leftovers to make egg salad sandwiches for lunch!
What's your favorite way to use this creamy egg salad mixture?
Ingredients
You will need five simple ingredients to make this traditional Lithuanian salad:
- 3 large eggs: you will need hard boiled eggs, so if you have some leftover hard-boiled eggs, there is no need to cook them fresh.
- 100g cheddar: whilst we like using sharp cheddar cheese, you may choose to use Gouda or Jarlsberg cheese for a milder flavor.
- 2 garlic cloves: adjust the quantity based on your personal preference, but traditionally this salad if quite pungent with garlic.
- 3 tablespoon (60g) good quality mayonnaise: choose your favorite brand of mayonnaise that is rich and creamy. If you wish, you can substitute up to ⅓ of mayo with sour cream.
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley: other fresh herbs like fresh dill or chives will work too.
- salt and black pepper, to taste.
Variations
Add your own twist on a traditional Lithuanian salad by introducing a little something extra:
- Finely chop green onions or red onion and add them to the mix.
- Add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard.
- Squeeze a little bit of lemon juice.
- Finely chopped black olives go extremely well with this egg salad with cheese.
- Mix in a bit of sweet pickle relish or finely chopped dill pickles.
- My own secret ingredient is a pinch of nutmeg!
Step-By-Step Method
STEP 1: How To Hard-Boiled Eggs?
To achieve perfect hard-boiled eggs, place eggs in a single layer at the bottom of a pot. Cover the eggs with cold water, ensuring they're submerged by about an inch. Bring the water to a rolling boil, then carry on cooking for about 10 minutes for large eggs, adjusting the time slightly for smaller ones.
Finally, it is a good idea to transfer the eggs to an ice bath to halt the cooking process.
Leave the hard-boiled large eggs to cool down completely.
STEP 2: Make Egg Salad With Cheese
Coarsely grate the eggs and cheese into a large bowl. Add the mayo, minced garlic and finely chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
TIP: if you are using mature strong-tasting cheese, don't add too much salt.
Mix the cheddar egg salad well until well combined! Serve immediately or store in the fridge!
ALTERNATIVES: You may use a pastry cutter or a sharp knife to cut your eggs into tiny little pieces!
Storage
This salad should not be left at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Store leftover egg salad in an airtight container in the fridge.
How Long Will Egg Salad Last In The Fridge?
This egg salad with cheese can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Can You Freeze Egg Salad With Cheese?
No, the texture of the egg salad will be off after thawing. What is more, eggs and mayonnaise are not suitable for freezing.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, it is low in carbs and high in fat!
Yes, Lithuanian egg salad with cheese is always served cold, just like most other egg salads.
Other Lithuanian Recipes To Try
- Lithuanian Boiled Vegetable Salad (Balta Misraine)
- Lithuanian Bean and Cheese Salad With Crispy Bread
- Smoked Mackerel Deviled Eggs (Lithuanian Easter Recipe)
- Lithuanian Rice Salad With Crab Sticks (Imitation Crab)
- Lithuanian Summer Garden Salad With Sour Cream
- Kefir Battered Pollock Fillets (Lithuanian Fish Recipe)
- Easy Tuna Stuffed Eggs (Lithuanian Deviled Eggs With Tuna)
Lithuanian Egg Salad With Cheese
Equipment
- Grater
Ingredients
- 3 eggs large
- 3.5 oz (100g) cheese we used Cheddar, coarsely grated
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tablespoon (60g) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped
- salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Place eggs in a single layer at the bottom of a pot. Cover the eggs with cold water, ensuring they're submerged by about an inch. Bring the water to a rolling boil, then carry on cooking for about 10 minutes Transfer the eggs to an ice bath to halt the cooking process.
- Leave the hard-boiled large eggs to cool down completely. Then peel them.
- Coarsely grate the eggs and cheese into a large bowl. Add the mayo, minced garlic and finely chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix the cheddar egg salad until well combined! Serve immediately or store in the fridge!
Kelly says
So yummy! I doubled the recipe for a potluck and used Stacy's pita chips with it. I also added green onion
Ieva says
Sounds lovely - great additions! Glad you liked the recipe 🙂