Southern Egg Salad is a classic dish made by mixing diced hard-boiled eggs with a creamy dressing. The dressing usually includes mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and optional ingredients like celery, onion, or relish for added flavor. It’s a great way to use up leftover hard-boiled eggs from breakfast or snacks.
To prepare, cook the eggs until they are hard-boiled, then cool, peel, and chop them. Mix them gently with the dressing ingredients in a bowl. Serve Southern Egg Salad chilled as a sandwich filling, on crackers, or as a side dish with greens.
It can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for a few days, making it a convenient dish for meal prep or quick lunches. Enjoy the creamy texture and tangy flavor of this Southern favorite with its versatile serving options!
Southern Egg Salad Recipe
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.
Nutrition Facts:
| Nutrition | Value |
|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 3g |
| Protein | 4g |
| Fat | 40g |
| Cholesterol | 25mg |
| Sodium | 1775mg |
| Calcium | 21mg |
How Do I Cook Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs?
Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 10-12 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath to cool quickly. This method ensures easy peeling and creamy yolks.
Can I Adjust the Flavors in the Dressing?
Yes! You can customize the dressing by varying the amounts of mayo, vinegar, and mustard. More mayo makes it creamier, vinegar adds tanginess, and mustard gives a bit of a sharp kick. You can also try different types of mustard or add a touch of sweetness with honey or sugar.
What Can I Add For Extra Crunch and Flavour?
To enhance texture and taste, consider adding finely chopped celery for crunch, minced onion for a subtle bite, or relish (either dill for tanginess or sweet for a milder flavor). These ingredients complement the creamy base of the egg salad and add depth to the overall flavor.