Raw egg salad recipe
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Prep Time
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Total Time
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Shelf Life
4 days in fridge
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cashews
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 1/2 cloves garlic
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 celery stalks - finely chopped (reserve!)
- 3/4 cup red bell pepper - finely chopped (reserve!)
Recipe Directions
- 1. Place everything (except celery and red pepper) into a high-speed blender. Blend very well until it resembles a smooth, creamy Hollondaise sauce.
- 2. Pour yellow “egg salad” liquid mixture into a large bowl. Add finely chopped celery and red pepper.
- 3. Stir everything together with a spoon until celery and red pepper are nicely coated.
- 4. Enjoy immediately or store for up to 4 days in the fridge.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts

This cashew-based mock egg salad recipe tastes surprisingly like the real thing. It’s very rich and satisfying, and tastes best when balanced with light, fresh veggies, especially romaine lettuce.
If your blender isn’t powerful and has a difficult time blending harder items, consider soaking the cashews in warm water for an hour to soften them. Rinse and pat dry before using.
Another idea is to add some chopped mushroom to the red bell pepper and celery. The chewy texture of the mushrooms resembles the texture of egg whites.
Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Calories, and Carbohydrates.
- This recipe is low in Sodium.
- This recipe is a good source of Protein, Iron, and Vitamin C.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K.
Amounts per 103 g (4 oz) suggested serving
Name | Amount | % Daily |
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Calories | 198 | 8 % |
Protein | 7 g | 12 % |
Fat | 15 g | 19 % |
Carbohydrates | 12 g | 4 % |
Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 6 % |
Sugars | 3 g | |
Calcium | 24 mg | 2 % |
Iron | 2.6 mg | 20 % |
Sodium | 310 mg | 13 % |
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The Rawtarian
Mar 09, 2013
Hi Deanna, Glad you've found us! I'd love to know what you think if you made it :)
Lucas
Mar 04, 2013
Just have started the raw diet, in week two. So far i love it, especially for energy reasons. Quickly came across this looking for something to compliment the cashew apple salad. And this was AWESOME. so tasty, had to add some curry to replace the turmeric, but seemed to work just fine.
I'm not doing vegan - raw, only because i am looking forward to trying some of my own ceviche at home. But defiantly your website is making raw really fun, and also simple.
The Rawtarian
Mar 09, 2013
Lucas, sounds like you're on a roll! Glad to have you here.
The Rawtarian
Feb 22, 2013
Funny Juanita, I read your comment before I realized which recipe it was on, and I thought - bet this is the raw egg salad recipe lol
Juanita
Feb 22, 2013
This looks like the perfect recipe to try out the Himalayan black crystal salt I just got :)
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Jo
Feb 10, 2013
I forgot to say that I only eat raw sometimes, as I have just started incorporating raw into my diet, so obviously potato salad wouldn't be raw, but great for vegans! :)
The Rawtarian
Feb 11, 2013
Glad to have you here Jo! Glad you enjoyed the recipe :)
Jo
Feb 10, 2013
I have just eaten this for my lunch and it was delicious! Very rich, but as you said, you only need a little. I added some chopped avocado at the end, as mentioned in a previous post, and it worked really well. I reckon it would be lovely on potatoes for a summer potato salad too!
Cyndee
Jan 31, 2013
I added salad cut hearts of palm to this recipe... Not raw, but a good soft texture like egg whites :-)
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The Rawtarian
Jan 31, 2013
Interesting! Bet that was yummy. Thanks for sharing Cyndee :)
Jennifer
Jan 10, 2013
Can't believe how much this tastes like egg salad. Had it for dinner and lunch today.
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The Rawtarian
Jan 11, 2013
Glad you are enjoying it Jennifer! I do too - I love it with red pepper
Audrey Rose
Jan 10, 2013
Oh wow! With all these good comments I'm ready to give this recipe a try for my Raw Potluck on Saturday! :) I wanted to know tho, how many portions does this recipe gives? And does it have to be eaten rightaway or we can keep it in a sealed container in the fridge for a day or two? Thanks dear, and amazing blog btw! :)
The Rawtarian
Jan 11, 2013
Hi Audrey Rose, it is best fresh but yes it does keep pretty well for a day or two - just store the "creamy" part on its own, and then add the "mixins" (celery etc) just a few minutes before eating. It makes quite a few small servings (4 or 5 maybe?) because it is very rich and you can only handle so much in one sitting
Margaret Simpson
Dec 04, 2012
I love your "egg" salad. Its really good. I'm mostly vegan though sometimes I'm vegetarian. I really like eggs. So this week I decided to be raw vegan and try to include food that I like into my menu. Well this hit the spot. I took it to work for lunch and my coworker tried it and couldn't believe that it didn't have eggs in it. Your a genius.
The Rawtarian
Dec 08, 2012
So glad you enjoyed this Margaret! Any that is a hit with non-raw foodies is a keeper :)
Tiffany
Dec 02, 2012
Most amazing! Who would of thunk! This will be a staple in my home!
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The Rawtarian
Dec 08, 2012
Hi Tiffany, I am so glad you enjoyed it! I love it too. It's crazy creamy and rich.
Aimee
Oct 11, 2012
I know this may sound silly, but was wondering if there is an approximate calorie count to this recipe?
The Rawtarian
Oct 11, 2012
Lots!!! But the good news is that it is so rich that you can't eat too much because it is so dense it makes you really want to eat a lot of crisp greens (romaine lettuce) with this.
Sheila
Oct 02, 2012
Mine looks a little different from yours.... and it doesn't exactly taste like egg salad... but it's totally delicious and I'll totally make it again!! This was my first recipe of yours to try and I can't wait to try more!!
The Rawtarian
Oct 08, 2012
Mine consisently looks like my picture above. I am curious what about yours looked different?
Christen
Aug 31, 2012
Umm, I made this last night. I'm trying very hard to conceal my joy, but it was FANTASTIC! I am in love with this recipe. I made quite a bit, so I have some for lunch today. Fantastic fantastic fantastic, and it taste JUST like the real deal. Ms. Rawtarian, you truly are a God send.
The Rawtarian
Sep 07, 2012
Laura-Jane beams :)
Christen
Aug 30, 2012
Question: On some of the ingredients you have the word "reserve" listed. Can you please explain what this mean? Thank you bunches!
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