Irish Pub Salad Hard Boiled Eggs (Printable)
A hearty, colorful salad inspired by classic Irish pub fare. Features crisp greens, hard-boiled eggs, and traditional garnishes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Salad Base
01 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., romaine, butter lettuce, arugula)
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
04 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1 cup shredded carrots
06 - 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
→ Toppings
07 - 4 large eggs
08 - 1 cup sharp Irish cheddar cheese, diced or shredded
09 - 1 cup cooked baby potatoes, halved
10 - 1/4 cup pickled onions
11 - 1/2 cup crusty bread, cut into cubes
→ Dressing
12 - 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
13 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
15 - 1 teaspoon honey
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# Steps:
01 - Place 4 large eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 9 minutes. Immediately transfer the cooked eggs to an ice bath or cold water, then peel and cut them into halves or quarters.
02 - Boil or steam the baby potatoes until they are fork-tender, which typically takes about 10 minutes. Allow them to cool slightly, then halve them.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, shredded carrots, and sliced radishes.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well emulsified.
05 - Arrange the prepared salad mixture on a large platter or divide it among individual plates. Garnish with the hard-boiled eggs, diced or shredded cheddar cheese, halved baby potatoes, and pickled onions. If desired, add the bread cubes.
06 - Just before serving, drizzle the prepared dressing generously over the salad.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It’s surprisingly satisfying, turning a simple salad into a complete meal.
- The combination of textures and flavors feels wonderfully wholesome and indulgent at the same time.
02 -
- Always dunk hard-boiled eggs straight into an ice bath for easier peeling; trust me, I've had many frustrating peeling sessions.
- The quality of your cheddar truly makes a difference here; splurge a little for a really sharp, authentic Irish one.
03 -
- Whisk your dressing vigorously right before serving to ensure it stays emulsified and coats everything beautifully.
- Toasting your bread cubes in a pan with a little olive oil makes for superior croutons compared to plain crusty bread.