Relish Tray With D.I.Y. Eggs
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This vibrant vegetarian relish tray is a modern, interactive twist on a classic party platter. The dish centres around freshly boiled eggs served with a variety of quick-pickled vegetables, including fennel, carrots and chillies, which provide a sharp and crunchy contrast to the rich, creamy yolks. The addition of a golden turmeric and Dijon mustard sauce adds a punchy, savoury depth that ties the whole spread together beautifully.
Ideal for casual weekend entertaining or as a sophisticated help-yourself starter, this homemade sharing board is as visually striking as it is delicious. By preparing the pickles a day in advance, you allow the flavours of dill and coriander seed to infuse, making the final assembly quick and effortless. Serve with smoked almonds and olives for the ultimate snack selection.
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Ingredients for Relish Tray With D.I.Y. Eggs
1/2 bunch dill, large stems removed, divided
6 teaspoons coriander seeds, divided
6 teaspoons fennel seeds, nigella seeds, or mustard seeds, divided
2 Fresno chillies, thinly sliced
375g thinly sliced vegetables (such as fennel, spring onions, celery, peeled carrots, and/or peeled beets)
Kosher salt
475ml apple cider vinegar
80ml light agave nectar
240ml mayonnaise
60ml Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
Pinch of cayenne pepper
8 large eggs, room temperature
230g black Cerignola olives
150g smoked almonds
Flaky sea salt
How to make Relish Tray With D.I.Y. Eggs
Back to contentsDivide dill, coriander seeds, and fennel seeds evenly among six 230g resealable plastic containers, jars, or small bowls. Place chillies, fennel, spring onions, celery, carrots, and/or beets individually in a container, followed by a generous pinch of kosher salt. Whisk vinegar, agave, and 120ml water in a measuring glass; pour over vegetables. Cover and chill at least 12 hours and up to 2 days.
Whisk mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, turmeric, and cayenne in a small bowl; season sauce with kosher salt.
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.
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.
Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.
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28 Jan 2026 | Originally published
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