This Southern Egg Salad recipe is an easy classic recipe that only takes 10 minutes to make. Just throw the egg salad together, then add it to a sandwich for a quick lunch.
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Why this Easy Egg Salad Recipe is a Keeper
There are many ways to serve this southern style egg salad recipe. A staple in many southern homes, this recipe pairs well with deviled eggs, the creaminess of the egg makes it very versatile. Eat it in a tuna salad, or season it with salt and black pepper for a sandwich. Here are a few reasons why you’ll love this egg salad recipe with a southern twist:
- 10 Minute Meal: It only takes 10 to 12 minutes to make this southern egg salad recipe.
- Simple Ingredients: All of the ingredients for easy southern egg salad can likely be found in your kitchen or local grocery store.
- Makes Great Leftovers: Serve this delicious egg salad on white bread toast, on top of lettuce, or in a simple egg salad sandwich.
If you’re looking for more sandwich recipes, try these: Instant Pot French Dip Sandwich, Chopped Brisket Sandwich, and Air Fryer Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich.
Why Is My Egg Salad Runny?
Like deviled eggs, this recipe starts with hard-boiled eggs. You may not have boiled the eggs for long enough. Hard boiled eggs have a completely solid yolk, while the yolks of soft-boiled eggs are runnier. To make the perfect hard-boiled eggs for a bowl of egg salad, bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, then place eggs inside. Boil the eggs for about 10 minutes.
Recipe Ingredient Notes for Easy Southern Style Egg Salad
- Hard Boiled Eggs: Boil and peel 8 large eggs. You can use fresh eggs, but eggs that are slightly older make hard-boiled eggs better.
- Mayo: For the best egg salad, the mayonnaise will make the egg salad thick and creamy.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
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Variations and Substitutions for Southern-Style Egg Salad
- Mayo: For a lower fat option, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise in this southern recipe.
- Garnishes: Garnish with different herbs and seasonings, like parsley or garlic powder, then add to an egg salad sandwich.
- Dijon Mustard: Most recipes call for Dijon mustard for a slightly spicy egg salad, but you can use yellow mustard instead of dijon mustard.
Special Equipment Needed for Classic Egg Salad Recipe
- Pastry Bag: To make the best egg salad, use a pastry bag to pipe it onto sandwiches, salads, and more.
Pro Tip
Add texture to your egg salad with green onions, chopped celery, pickles, fresh tomato, or capers. Make a sandwich by adding it to your favorite bread.
How to Make Egg Salad
Egg salad is easy to make, and this simple and delicious recipe can be enjoyed at baby showers or on Easter. Serve it on a bed of lettuce, in a lettuce wrap, or make the perfect sandwich with this classic southern egg salad recipe. You can also mix it into ham salad, cucumber salad, or potato salad as well. To learn how to make this easy recipe, just follow the steps below.
These are the basic steps for making southern egg salad. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Boil Eggs, Peel Eggs and Mix
First, peel and chop hard-boiled egg slices into small pieces. Then, place the chopped egg into a medium sized bowl and add the remaining ingredients. Gently stir the mixture together.
Southern Style Egg Salad Recipe FAQs
Expert Tips for Making Southern Egg Salad Sandwich
If you love egg salad, then you will love this recipe. You will be eating egg salad alone, on sandwiches and on top of salads.
- Add Sweet Relish: Add sweet pickle relish or dill relish for a sweet crunch, or lemon juice to get a tangy flavor to the southern-style egg salad recipe.
- Bacon: A little bacon makes a terrific addition to this salad. You can also try a little pimento cheese, or plain pimentos.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Find your favorite egg salad cooking methods here. Or boil the eggs in a saucepan and then run under cold water and transfer to a large bowl for the perfect hard boiled eggs.
What to Serve Egg Salad With
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Southern Egg Salad
Ingredients
- 8 Hard Boiled Eggs, see note
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Sliced Green Onions
- 1 teaspoon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon House Seasoning Blend
- ½ teaspoon Dill
- ¼ teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
- Peel and diced hard boiled eggs into small pieces.
- Place egg into medium sized bowl and add remaining ingredients.
- Carefully stir ingredients together.
Expert Tips
- Add Sweet Relish: Add relish for a sweet crunch, or lemon juice to get a tang.
- Bacon: A little bacon makes a great addition to this salad. You can also try a little pimento cheese, or plain pimentos.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Find your favorite egg salad cooking methods here. Or boil the eggs in a saucepan and then run under cold water and transfer to a large bowl.
Taste just like my momma used to make ❤️
Thank you for the recipe, it’s eggcellent 🙂
Thank you for your feedback, glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks, I tried your egg salad, its better than mine.
I’ll use yours now and call it mine, Ha Ha
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The mustard in the recipe…is it prepared mustard or dry mustard?
Prepared