Southern Egg Salad Recipe
Love a good egg salad but think the regular one lacks flavor? Try Southern Egg Salad! This version amps up the taste with just few simple ingredients. It’s easy on your wallet and packs a protein punch too.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 6 Hard-boiled eggs
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp White vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Celery salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp Yellow mustard
- 1 tsp minced Onion optional
- 1/2 tbsp Relish optional; dill or sweet
- 1/2 stalk Celery finely chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook 6 hard-boiled eggs until they are done. (See cooking notes for tips.)
- In a large bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of white vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of celery salt, 1 1/2 tablespoons of yellow mustard, 1 teaspoon of minced onion (optional), 1/2 tablespoon of relish (optional; dill or sweet), and 1/2 stalk of finely chopped celery (optional).
- After the eggs have cooled, peel and dice them. Put them in the large bowl with the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the diced eggs and gently combine everything with a spatula.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
Notes
- Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs: Cook eggs in boiling water for 10-12 minutes, then cool in an ice bath for easy peeling and creamy texture.
- Customize Your Dressing: Adjust mayo, vinegar, and mustard quantities to balance creaminess, tanginess, and sharpness. Experiment with different types of mustard or add sweetness with honey or sugar.
- Add Crunch and Flavor: Include finely chopped celery for crunch, minced onion for bite, and relish (dill or sweet) for extra flavor depth. These additions complement the creamy base of the salad.