Costa Rican Egg Salad with Gallo Pinto

Costa Rican Egg Salad with Gallo Pinto

Costa Rican Egg Salad with Gallo Pinto is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for breakfast or lunch. This dish is a combination of two classic Costa Rican dishes, Gallo Pinto and Egg Salad, which makes it a unique and flavorful meal.

To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients per serving:

- 1/2 cup of cooked Gallo Pinto
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/4 cup of diced red onion
- 1/4 cup of diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup of diced celery
- 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon of lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste


To start, cook the Gallo Pinto according to the package instructions or your preferred recipe. Once cooked, set it aside to cool. In a separate bowl, mix together the chopped hard-boiled eggs, red onion, red bell pepper, celery, and cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and lime juice until well combined.
Next, add the cooled Gallo Pinto to the egg mixture and stir until well combined. Pour the mayonnaise and lime juice mixture over the top and stir until everything is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
The appearance of this dish is colorful and vibrant, with the red onion, red bell pepper, and cilantro adding pops of color to the Gallo Pinto and egg mixture. The taste is a perfect balance of savory and tangy, with the Gallo Pinto adding a nutty flavor and the lime juice adding a refreshing zing.
This dish can be classified as a breakfast salad and its three main ingredients are Gallo Pinto, hard-boiled eggs, and fresh vegetables.
To serve, divide the Costa Rican Egg Salad with Gallo Pinto into bowls and enjoy! This dish is perfect for those who want a healthy and flavorful meal that is easy to make and packed with nutrients.