A Chef’s Secret for the Best Egg Salad

My response to the question “what’s my go-to food?” is invariably salad. Except it’s not just old salad; it’s egg salad! Salads are my favorite. You can whip these up in no time at all, and they’re airy, crisp, and tasty. If I tell my mom I had egg salad for supper, she’ll usually chuckle. “Are you a vegetarian, girl?” is her go-to teasing question. I mean, I do, but there’s just something irresistible about a well-made egg salad that makes me need more.

It turns out there’s a hidden ingredient that elevates the already great egg salad to a whole new level. I thought I had it figured out. Who taught me this, anyway? Amazing chef Carla Hall, of all people. My egg salad game was utterly upended when she revealed this life-altering tip on Instagram.

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The fundamentals of egg salad preparation are worth discussing first. Whisk together the eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, onion, chives, salt, and pepper; these are basic ingredients that you likely already have on hand. A simple egg salad may be prepared according to these steps:

Begin by boiling six big eggs. Put them in a pot, add cold water, and boil until they’re tender. After the water comes to a boil, remove it from the heat and allow the eggs to rest for 10 to 12 minutes. Next, place them in a basin of cold water to chill.

Chop and Peel: When the eggs are cold enough to handle, peel them. You would normally mince them, but Carla Hall’s magic is about to happen.

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You can elevate your egg salad to a whole new level by separating the whites and yolks. This method is reminiscent of deviled eggs, but modified for use in egg salad.

Carefully separate the egg whites from the egg yolks by tearing them apart. Put the egg whites in a basin after breaking them into tiny pieces.

On top of the shredded egg whites, crumble the yolks. A creamier egg salad may be achieved by separating the textures in this way.

In a separate dish, mix together half a cup of mayonnaise, one tablespoon of mustard, about quarter cup of finely chopped onion, a couple of teaspoons of chopped chives, salt, and pepper to taste. Completely combine these egg-free ingredients.

Mix the mayonnaise and whisk in the egg yolks and whites. Pour the mixture over the eggs. Add the remaining ingredients and stir gently until smooth and creamy.

Then why does splitting the eggs into whites and yolks result in a creamier salad dressing? The egg whites are coated to perfection with the crushed yolks and mayonnaise, which blend more smoothly and provide a velvety texture. A cohesive, creamy consistency is achieved in every mouthful rather than chunky chunks of egg floating in mayo.

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We can go over some serving suggestions now that you have this delicious egg salad. The adaptability of egg salad is its greatest asset. A few ways I like to savor it are these:

The classic egg salad sandwich consists of two pieces of soft bread spread with a thick layer of egg salad. For extra crunch, throw in some lettuce, and if you’re in the mood for something fancy, top it with a slice of tomato. For a fast meal, it works well.

Spread some egg salad on top of your preferred crackers for a healthy snack. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, it requires little preparation.

Fill ripe tomatoes with egg salad and stuff them into tomatoes for a delicious snack. This meal is perfect for breakfast or a light supper since it is both delicious and aesthetically pleasing.

For a low-carb alternative, try stuffing big lettuce leaves with egg salad. You’ll love how it’s crisp, fresh, and filling.

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For a more minimalist take, try serving egg salad in a bowl over a bed of mixed greens. For a vibrant and nutritious lunch, garnish with sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.

Despite its seeming simplicity, egg salad is a versatile meal with limitless potential. This simple salad may be taken to a whole new level by following Carla Hall’s trick of separating the yolks from the whites. It’s really filling, has a lot of taste, and is creamy. An old standby, egg salad is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re in a rush or just want to whip up a batch for lunch.

Keep this little secret in mind the next time you want something refreshing, tasty, and easy to make. Everyone at the dinner will be raving over your egg salad, and you may win over even the most skeptical among them.

Enjoy!