Keto Spicy Sriracha Egg Salad with Crispy Bacon
A zesty, protein-packed egg salad combining creamy mayo-sriracha dressing with tender hard-boiled eggs, crispy bacon, and fresh celery and chives. Sriracha and cayenne deliver moderate heat balanced by cool lemon and tangy Dijon. Perfect for quick lunches, picnics, or light dinners. This version skips sweet pickle relish common in traditional recipes, letting bold spices and bacon smokiness shine.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 whole hard boiled eggs, peeled and diced
- ¼ cup celery, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
- 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
Instructions
- 1
Whisk mayonnaise, sriracha, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, cayenne, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined.
- 2
Fold diced eggs, sliced celery, chopped chives, and crumbled bacon together in a medium bowl.
- 3
Fold the sauce mixture into the egg mixture until evenly coated.
- 4
Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Tips
Cook eggs 12-13 minutes for fully set yolks; 11 minutes for slightly jammy centers. Shock in ice water immediately for easier peeling.
Make the dressing up to 2 days ahead; add eggs and bacon within 4 hours to prevent sogginess.
Serve on greens, crackers, or bread. Stir gently to avoid crushing eggs.
Good to Know
Covered, refrigerated up to 3 days. Bacon stays crispest if added within 4 hours.
Prepare dressing 2 days ahead. Hard-boil eggs up to 5 days ahead. Assemble final salad within 4 hours of serving.
On mixed greens, whole grain bread, crackers, or lettuce cups. Pair with a crisp white wine or iced tea.
Common Mistakes
Overboil eggs to avoid rubbery, greenish yolks; cook 12-13 minutes at rolling boil.
Don't mix eggs and dressing far in advance to avoid mushy texture.
Use fresh bacon to avoid oil pooling; pat cooked bacon dry.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Vegan Options
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes. Prepare the dressing up to 2 days ahead. Hard-boil eggs up to 5 days ahead. Assemble with eggs and bacon within 4 hours of serving to keep texture fresh and bacon crisp.
How long does egg salad keep in the fridge?
Covered, it lasts 3 days. If bacon is included, eat within 4 hours for best crispness. Eggs alone store 5 days uncoated.
Can I freeze this?
Not recommended. Mayo breaks down when frozen, and eggs become rubbery. Store refrigerated instead.