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...
Step-by-Step Guide
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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. -
Step 2: Cover the eggs with cool water.
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Step 3: Place the lid on the pan.
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Step 4: Turn the burner off.
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Step 5: Make a bowl of ice water that is big enough to hold all the eggs.
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Step 6: Pour out the hot water.
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Step 7: Crack each of the hard-boiled eggs.
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Step 8: Place them inside a medium-sized bowl.
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Step 9: Add 2 tablespoons (30ml) of mayonnaise.
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Step 10: Mash the eggs and mayonnaise with a fork.
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Step 11: Add salad seasonings.
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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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