Egg salad is a simple, delicious salad made with hard boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, onions and pickles. It’s easy to make, and tastes great on sandwiches, crackers, or on a bed of lettuce.
Egg Salad Recipe
Egg Salad
Equipment
- glass bowl
- wire whisk
- cutting board
- kitchen knife
- measuring spoons
- rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 6 hard boiled eggs
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dill pickle juice
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- ⅛ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp fresh dill weed
- 1 tbsp dill pickles – finely chopped
- 2 tbsp onion – minced
- 1 tsp chives – finely chopped
Instructions
- Boil and peel 6 eggs.6 hard boiled eggs
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon, salt, pepper, paprika, and pickle juice.1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp dill pickle juice, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, 1/8 tsp paprika
- Fold in the dill, pickles, onion, and boiled egg. Garnish with a pinch of paprika, and a pinch of chopped chives.1 tsp fresh dill weed, 2 tbsp onion, 1 tbsp dill pickles, 1 tsp chives
- Serve on toast to make a sandwich, or with crackers, or all by itself.
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Variations
You could substitute yellow mustard for Dijon mustard if you like. I prefer Dijon, but to each their own. Some folks will add a pinch of cayenne pepper, or a dash of Worcestershire sauce. You could also substitute lemon juice, or white vinegar for pickle juice if you desire. Red onions work fine, and will help improve the visual appeal of the salad. Or, add some finely chopped celery, if you want a bit of a crunch.
Hard Boiled Eggs
For best results, start with properly cooked hard boiled eggs. Follow the recipe linked below to learn how to make hard boiled eggs perfectly, every time.
Defang the Onions
Soak the chopped onion in the pickle juice or white vinegar while you boil the eggs. When you are ready, just dump the onions and pickle juice together into the salad. This will defang the onions, somewhat reducing their sharpness.
Making Sandwiches
Egg salad sandwiches taste great on classic white bread, but whole grain or sourdough are also good choices. Serve with a side of deli potato chips and a pickle wedge. Delicious!
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