Egg Salad

If you're a fan of deviled eggs, get ready to fall in love with this classic egg salad. Flavored with tangy dill pickles, mayonnaise, red onion, and plenty of fresh herbs, this recipe is the perfect way to use up extra hard-boiled eggs after Easter. You can spread it on bread for a simple sandwich, scoop it up with sturdy crackers or fresh cut veggies, or just enjoy it by the spoonful. It's a fast, flavorful, and one of the all-time best cold lunch ideas, no matter how you enjoy it!

How do you get boiled eggs to peel easily?

The peeling process for hard-boiled eggs has driven many people out of the kitchen for a few calming breaths. Nothing is more frustrating than seeing fragmented shells and mangled egg whites. There are many tips flying around that range from using old eggs to adding baking soda to change the chemical composition, but none of these options seem to work perfectly. Your best bet is to try this method: Instead of starting the eggs in cold water, wait until the water is gently boiling, then lower the eggs in. Cook for 13 cook minutes then dunk them in ice water for easy-to-peel eggs.

How do you chop a boiled egg?

A knife is the most obvious solution, but the yolk often sticks to the blade and the eggs love to wobble around the cutting board. Ree Drummond shares a great trick when making this Easter leftover sandwich: use a cooling rack balanced over a bowl. Simply press the eggs through and you're left with perfect sized pieces.

What else can you add to egg salad?

The great thing about this recipe is that you can use the steps and ingredients as a basis for your own fabulous egg salad. Try playing around with celery, bell peppers, different soft herbs, and spices to make this salad fresh and vibrant.

How long do hard-boiled eggs last?

Hard-boiled eggs will stay good for up to a week in the refrigerator, so feel free to tackle this step a few days ahead of making egg salad. Wait to peel them until just before assembling the salad.

How long does egg salad last in the fridge?

Egg salad stays fresh for up to four days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It tends to taste even better after it sits for a day because the flavors have a chance to meld. Remember, as with most foods, egg salad shouldn't sit out for more than two hours (or more than one hour if it's 90 degrees or hotter).

Can you freeze egg salad?

No, don't attempt to freeze this salad. The texture will change. Instead, store egg salad in the fridge.