Maryam’s Viral Egg Salad Recipe

Sometimes the simplest recipes become the ones you make over and over again. This viral egg salad is packed with flavor, comes together in minutes, and makes healthy eating feel effortless. Whether you enjoy it on sourdough or a rice cake, it's the kind of recipe you'll keep coming back to.

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs, boiled for 8 minutes and peeled

• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

• 1 green chili, finely minced

• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

• ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• Hot sauce, for serving

• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

1. Boil the eggs for 8 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath.

2. Once cooled, peel and roughly chop or mash the eggs in a bowl.

3. Add the mayonnaise, onion, green chili, dill, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.

4. Mix until creamy and well combined.

5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

6. Spoon onto toasted sourdough or a rice cake.

7. Finish with hot sauce and fresh cilantro.

Anti-Inflammatory Version

• Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs, boiled for 8 minutes and peeled

  • 1 ripe avocado

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

  • 1 green chili, finely minced

  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric

  • ½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes the most nourishing meals are made with a handful of simple ingredients that work together to support your body and leave you feeling satisfied.

This anti-inflammatory avocado egg salad is proof that small swaps like replacing mayonnaise with avocado can add more nutrient-dense ingredients to your plate without sacrificing flavor. Whether you're following an anti-inflammatory lifestyle or simply looking for a quick, protein-packed meal, this recipe is one you'll find yourself making on repeat.

Pair it with a warm cup of bone broth, enjoy it on a rice cake, or pile it onto your favorite toast for a simple meal that feels good from the inside out.