π₯ Classic Homemade Egg Salad
π Ingredients
6 large eggs
ΒΌ cup mayonnaise (add more if you like it creamier)
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion (or green onion)
1 tablespoon finely chopped celery (optional, for crunch)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Paprika (optional, for garnish)
π©βπ³ Instructions
1οΈβ£ Boil the eggs
Place eggs in a pot and cover with cold water.
Bring to a boil, then turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 10β12 minutes.
Transfer to ice water and cool completely before peeling.
2οΈβ£ Chop
Peel eggs and chop into small pieces (chunky or fine β your choice).
3οΈβ£ Mix
In a bowl, combine chopped eggs, mayo, mustard, onion, celery, salt, and pepper.
Gently stir until creamy but not mashed.
4οΈβ£ Chill
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
π₯ͺ How to Serve
On toasted sandwich bread
In a croissant
Over lettuce for a low-carb option
On crackers
Stuffed in pita bread
β Tips for Better-Than-Restaurant Egg Salad
Donβt overmix β keep some texture.
Add a splash of pickle juice for extra flavor.
A tiny squeeze of lemon brightens everything.
For extra richness, mix in a little softened butter (old-school trick!).
If youβd like, I can also give you:
A no-mayo healthy version
A Southern-style sweet pickle version
A spicy kick version
Or a Mediterranean-style egg salad
Just tell me your style π