Cajun Egg Salad
- 3 single pkg unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups low-fat mayonnaise or low-fat cream cheese
- 12 hard boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped sweet red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne red pepper
- Thinly sliced fully cooked ham (optional) for garnish in middle of mold.
In a medium saucepan, soften gelatin in water for 5 minutes. Stir over low heat until gelatin dissolves. Remove from heat. Whisk mayonnaise, stir in eggs, relish, celery, red bell pepper, onions, salt and pepper. Mix well. Pour into non-stick sprayed 8 cup mold. Chill over night. Un-mold unto a serving platter.
Optional:
Garnish with parsley and sliced ham in center with crackers.
Yields: 8-10 servings.
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Cajun Country -- New Iberia, Louisiana