Why is my egg salad dry?

Egg salad can be dry if you don't have enough mayonnaise in the dish. Also, be sure to not over boil your eggs. This can cause the yolk to dry out and form a gray outer layer.

Why does my egg salad go watery?

This happens when there is too much mayonnaise or watery mix ins such as mustard, relish or pickles. Refrigerating the salad does help stiffen the mixture, but if it's still too runny the best thing to do is add more boiled eggs.

How do you cut eggs for egg salad?

I just use a chef's knife but you could use an egg slicer or vegetable dicer like this one on Amazon .

What do you do when you put too much salt in egg salad?

You can add more mayonnaise, but this could cause the salad to become too runny. When in doubt, add more boiled eggs.

Simple Egg Salad - The Hungry Waitress

Description

Egg salad is great to have on hand for a quick lunch or snack. You can make a big batch and keep it in the fridge for up to four days.

Ingredients

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8 eggs, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika, optional

Optional Additions

1 tablespoon dill, chopped
1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
handful fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon celery seed

Instructions

Boil the eggs for 13 minutes and set aside to cool before peeling.
Mix all the ingredients together and store in the refrigerator.

Equipment

Mixing Bowls

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Notes

Egg salad keeps for up to four days refrigerated.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: One Pot
Cuisine: American

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