Garnish for deviled eggs or smoked salmon canapés
This dish is a classic, finely chopped garnish, most commonly known as 'gribiche' or a simple herb and caper relish, used to add a burst of flavor and texture to rich appetizers like deviled eggs or smoked salmon canapés. It typically consists of hard-boiled egg yolks, capers, cornichons (small pickles), fresh herbs like parsley and chives, and a binding agent like mayonnaise or mustard. While its roots are in French cuisine, it is a versatile condiment found in many European and American culinary traditions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This garnish is high in fat and moderate in protein, primarily from the egg yolks and mayonnaise base. It provides key nutrients like choline, vitamin K from herbs, and selenium, with a rough calorie ballpark of 100-150 calories per typical serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 11.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Choline | 45 mg |
| Vitamin K | 15 mcg |
| Selenium | 4 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 30 IU |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 30 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 tablespoon (15 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this garnish is a brilliant way to use leftover hard-boiled egg yolks, embodying a 'waste-not, want-not' philosophy. Nutritionally, the combination of egg yolk and herbs creates a dense source of fat-soluble vitamins and minerals in a very small, flavorful package.
