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Egg Salad

Egg salad is a dish made by boiling eggs until firm, then chopping and mixing them with mayonnaise and herbs. The mixture results in a creamy, chunky salad with a smooth texture and visible pieces of chopped eggs and herbs. It is typically served cold, often with bread or fresh greens.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs fresh, preferably room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise preferably full fat
  • 2 green onions green onions sliced thinly
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Spoon or Spatula

Method
 

  1. Place eggs in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until eggs are hard boiled. Remove eggs and transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool, then peel and roughly chop.
  2. Transfer chopped eggs into a mixing bowl. Add mayonnaise and sliced green onions.
    4 large eggs
  3. Mix the ingredients thoroughly with a spoon or spatula until well combined and creamy, with visible bits of egg and herbs.
    4 large eggs
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste, mixing again to evenly distribute the seasoning.
    4 large eggs
  5. Transfer the egg salad to a serving dish, garnishing with additional sliced green onions if desired. Serve chilled.