How to Make Egg Salad

Place 6 eggs in a saucepan or other pot., Cover the eggs with cool water., Place the lid on the pan., Turn the burner off., Make a bowl of ice water that is big enough to hold all the eggs. , Pour out the hot water., Crack each of the hard-boiled...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Place 6 eggs in a saucepan or other pot.

    Make sure there is between ½ and 1 inch (15 to 25mm) of water above the eggs.

    Add a dash of salt to the water. , Bring the pan to a very gentle boil on medium to medium high heat, depending upon how quickly your burner heats up. , Let the eggs sit for 7 minutes with the lid on. ,, Place the hot eggs in the ice bath for 3 to 5 minutes. , Peel them carefully to avoid egg shells in your salad. ,, You can add Greek yogurt instead if you are looking for a healthier option.

    You may also choose to do 1 tbsp. (15ml) of mayonnaise and 1 of yogurt. , You can mash it up very small or leave the egg pieces larger for a different texture. , Choose from a variety of common egg salad seasonings.

    Mix them in well with a large spoon.

    Add pepper to taste.

    If you do not plan to put packaged condiments in the salad, you may want to add a dash of salt as well.

    For a sweet taste, add 1 tsp. (5ml) of sweet relish.

    Increase the amount according to your preference.

    Add 2 stalks of chopped celery for a crunchy texture.

    Add 1 tsp. of dill or 1/2 tsp. (3g) of onion salt.

    Add 1/2 cup (44g) of chopped onion or chopped chives.

    Other condiment choices include mustard and lemon juice. , Wash and dry a bed of lettuce, if you want to serve the egg salad without bread.

    Spoon the egg salad on top of the lettuce.

    This egg salad recipe serves
    4.

    Toast 2 pieces of bread.

    Spread some butter on the toast, if desired.

    Lay down 2 pieces of lettuce on the top piece of bread.

    Spoon egg salad onto the bottom piece of bread.

    Cut the sandwich in half and serve.
  2. Step 2: Cover the eggs with cool water.

  3. Step 3: Place the lid on the pan.

  4. Step 4: Turn the burner off.

  5. Step 5: Make a bowl of ice water that is big enough to hold all the eggs.

  6. Step 6: Pour out the hot water.

  7. Step 7: Crack each of the hard-boiled eggs.

  8. Step 8: Place them inside a medium-sized bowl.

  9. Step 9: Add 2 tablespoons (30ml) of mayonnaise.

  10. Step 10: Mash the eggs and mayonnaise with a fork.

  11. Step 11: Add salad seasonings.

  12. Step 12: Decide whether you will serve the salad plain or as a sandwich.

Detailed Guide

Make sure there is between ½ and 1 inch (15 to 25mm) of water above the eggs.

Add a dash of salt to the water. , Bring the pan to a very gentle boil on medium to medium high heat, depending upon how quickly your burner heats up. , Let the eggs sit for 7 minutes with the lid on. ,, Place the hot eggs in the ice bath for 3 to 5 minutes. , Peel them carefully to avoid egg shells in your salad. ,, You can add Greek yogurt instead if you are looking for a healthier option.

You may also choose to do 1 tbsp. (15ml) of mayonnaise and 1 of yogurt. , You can mash it up very small or leave the egg pieces larger for a different texture. , Choose from a variety of common egg salad seasonings.

Mix them in well with a large spoon.

Add pepper to taste.

If you do not plan to put packaged condiments in the salad, you may want to add a dash of salt as well.

For a sweet taste, add 1 tsp. (5ml) of sweet relish.

Increase the amount according to your preference.

Add 2 stalks of chopped celery for a crunchy texture.

Add 1 tsp. of dill or 1/2 tsp. (3g) of onion salt.

Add 1/2 cup (44g) of chopped onion or chopped chives.

Other condiment choices include mustard and lemon juice. , Wash and dry a bed of lettuce, if you want to serve the egg salad without bread.

Spoon the egg salad on top of the lettuce.

This egg salad recipe serves
4.

Toast 2 pieces of bread.

Spread some butter on the toast, if desired.

Lay down 2 pieces of lettuce on the top piece of bread.

Spoon egg salad onto the bottom piece of bread.

Cut the sandwich in half and serve.

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