Egg salad is a classic dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner. It's a versatile recipe that can be easily customized to suit your tastes. Whether you prefer a simple egg salad with just mayonnaise and salt and pepper, or a more elaborate version with celery, onion, and pickles, there's an egg salad recipe out there for everyone. In this article, we'll explore some of the best egg salad recipes, so you can find the perfect one to suit your needs.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
THE BEST EGG SALAD
While we love a jazzed up version of egg salad, we always come back to this one for its simplicity, clean flavors and sheer nostalgia. This is the best version of a classic egg salad. It's bright with herbs and the mayonnaise-to-egg ratio is just right, making it perfectly mound-able on a sandwich or bowl of greens. If you are serving a crowd, the recipe is easily doubled, or you can just keep some extra in the fridge for whenever the craving strikes.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cover the eggs with at least 2 inches of water in a medium saucepan and bring to a rolling boil. Remove from the heat, cover and let sit for 10 minutes. Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool completely.
- Mix together the mayonnaise, celery, onions, parsley, mustard, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl. Peel and roughly chop the eggs, add to the mayonnaise mixture and toss gently to combine. Serve right away, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
EGG SALAD III
This is a great egg salad recipe that a woman I babysat for made! The key ingredient is the chopped pimento stuffed olives. Serve on toasted bread with lettuce and a bit of chopped celery.
Provided by OLIVIES
Categories Salad Egg Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place eggs in a medium saucepan with enough cold water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cover saucepan, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel, and chop.
- In a large bowl, mix eggs, mayonnaise, pepper, and paprika. Mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Gently stir in the olives. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 382.5 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 441.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
THE WORLD'S BEST EGG SALAD (3 WAYS)
I love egg salad and recently discovered this recipe. Quite different from the ordinary with the addition of fried onions and/or bacon.
Provided by dojemi
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mash the hard-boiled eggs. Don't mash them too fine.
- If using onions, heat the oil in a skillet and add the onions. Sautee until they turn golden brown.
- Add the onions or bacon (or for the ultimate version, both!), mayonnaise, and salt to the chopped eggs and mix thoroughly.
- Taste and adjust the level of salt. If you like a creamier texture, add a little more mayonnaise.
- Serve in a bowl if using as a brunch spread. If serving as a lunch salad, surround a generous scoop with lettuce, tomato wedges, and sliced cucumbers.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.7, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 426.8, Sodium 535.2, Carbohydrate 4.3, Sugar 1.7, Protein 12.7
EASY EGG SALAD
This is a basic egg salad I've made for years. I like it just as it is, but you can customize it by adding in chopped onion, tomatoes, relish or whatever you like.
Provided by AltoRose
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place eggs in a pot and add enough water to cover eggs by at least one inch.
- Quickly bring the water to a boil, then remove from heat and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 15 minutes.
- Remove eggs from hot water and immediately place them in a bowl filled with ice until they're cooled completely.
- Peel the cooled eggs and dice or mash them.
- Mix together mayonnaise and mustard; combine with the eggs.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to combine.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, free-range eggs, mayonnaise made with good oil, and crisp, flavorful vegetables will make all the difference in your egg salad.
- Hard-boil your eggs perfectly. Overcooked eggs will be dry and crumbly, while undercooked eggs may not be safe to eat. To hard-boil eggs perfectly, place them in a single layer in a saucepan and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil, then cover the pan and remove it from the heat. Let the eggs stand in the hot water for 10-12 minutes, depending on how hard you want them to be. Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Chop your vegetables finely. This will help them to distribute evenly throughout the salad and make it easier to eat.
- Don't overmix the salad. Overmixing will make the salad mushy. Gently stir the ingredients together until they are just combined.
- Season the salad to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You may also want to add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of Dijon mustard.
- Chill the salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and make the salad more refreshing.
Conclusion:
Egg salad is a classic dish that is easy to make and can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a great option for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, or it can be served as a side dish or appetizer. With so many different variations, there is sure to be an egg salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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