Relish Tray With D.I.Y. Eggs

A customizable appetizer spread featuring pickled vegetables, deviled eggs, and savory accompaniments. Guests can create their own combinations with turmeric-spiced egg sauce, homemade pickles, olives, and smoked almonds.

8 servings
12 hr 35 min

Ingredients

  • ½ bunch dill
  • 6 teaspoons coriander seeds
  • 6 teaspoons fennel seeds
  • 2 whole Fresno chiles
  • cups mixed vegetables
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt
  • 2 cups apple cider vinegar
  • cup light agave nectar
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 8 whole eggs
  • 8 ounces black Cerignola olives
  • 1 cup smoked almonds
  • 1 to taste sea salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Divide dill, coriander seeds, and fennel seeds evenly among six 8-oz. resealable plastic containers, jars, or small bowls. Place chiles, fennel, scallions, celery, carrots, and/or beets individually in a container, followed by a generous pinch of kosher salt. Whisk vinegar, agave, and 1/2 cup water in a measuring glass; pour over vegetables. Cover and chill at least 12 hours and up to 2 days.

    720 min

  2. 2.

    Whisk mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, turmeric, and cayenne in a small bowl; season sauce with kosher salt.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Cook eggs in a large saucepan of boiling salted water 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water; let cool. Peel eggs under running water; halve lengthwise.

    20 min

  4. 4.

    Place pickled vegetables individually in small serving bowls. Place olives, almonds, and some sea salt each in a small bowl. Place eggs on a platter and serve with sauce, pickles, olives, almonds, and sea salt. Let guests assemble eggs as desired.

    10 min