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Sauce Gribiche

A tangy French sauce made with hard boiled eggs, mustard, capers, cornichons and parsley served cold with so many pairings.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dressing, Garnish, Sauces
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs, hard boiled
  • 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon of grainy or dijon mustard
  • salt and black pepper
  • 2 cornichons, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon of capers, finely chopped
  • 1-2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Divide the yolks and whites off 3 large hard boiled eggs.
  • Place the yolks in a bowl along with 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of grainy mustard and a pinch of salt and black pepper and whisk vigorously until the yolks are broken down and the mixture is thick, creamy and pale yellow color in color
  • Finely chop the egg whites, parsley, cornichons and capers and fold them into the egg yolk mixture 
  • Chill in an airtight container until ready to serve