Everyday Egg Salad Food

EASY EGG SALAD

Steps:

• Place eggs in a pot and add enough water to cover eggs by at least one inch.
• Quickly bring the water to a boil, then remove from heat and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 15 minutes.
• Remove eggs from hot water and immediately place them in a bowl filled with ice until they're cooled completely.
• Peel the cooled eggs and dice or mash them.
• Mix together mayonnaise and mustard; combine with the eggs.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to combine.

SOUTHERN EGG SALAD

Steps:

• Place eggs in a small saucepan, and cover with water by 1 inch. Bring water to a boil; immediately remove from heat, and cover. Let stand 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, shallot, relish, and Old Bay Seasoning. Peel eggs; coarsely chop, and fold into mayonnaise mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
• Top 1 slice of bread with egg salad and remaining slice of bread. Wrap in waxed paper or plastic and refrigerate, up to overnight. Serve with carrot sticks, if desired.

THE BEST EGG SALAD

Steps:

• Cover the eggs with at least 2 inches of water in a medium saucepan and bring to a rolling boil. Remove from the heat, cover and let sit for 10 minutes. Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool completely.
• Mix together the mayonnaise, celery, onions, parsley, mustard, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl. Peel and roughly chop the eggs, add to the mayonnaise mixture and toss gently to combine. Serve right away, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.