🥚 Egg Salad
Egg salad is a creamy dish made from chopped hard-boiled eggs mixed with mayonnaise and seasonings. It’s commonly used for sandwiches, wraps, or served on crackers.
Ingredients
- 6 Egg, hard-boiled and chopped
- 3–4 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Mustard (optional)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion or green onion
- Salt and Black pepper to taste
Optional add-ins:
- Chopped celery
- Pickles or relish
- Paprika
- Fresh herbs like dill or parsley
How to Make Egg Salad
- Boil the eggs
Place eggs in boiling water and cook for 10–12 minutes. - Cool and peel
Put the eggs in cold water, then peel off the shells. - Chop the eggs
Cut into small pieces and place in a bowl. - Mix ingredients
Add mayonnaise, mustard, onion, salt, and pepper. - Stir gently
Mix until creamy but slightly chunky. - Chill (optional)
Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes for better flavor.
Ways to Serve
- In a sandwich with lettuce
- On toast or crackers
- In a wrap or pita bread
- On a bed of lettuce for a lighter meal
Tip
For extra creaminess, mash one of the egg yolks into the mayonnaise before mixing everything together.
If you want, I can also show you 3 delicious egg salad variations (Southern style, healthy avocado egg salad, and deli-style). 🥪🥚
