Farmhouse Egg Salad: A Heartwarming Twist on Classic Flavor Recipe
Farmhouse Egg Salad offers a heartwarming twist on the classic egg salad with crunchy celery, zesty green onions, sweet pickle relish, and colorful pimentos all brought together in a creamy, tangy mayonnaise and Dijon mustard dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or a fresh salad bed, this recipe is easy to make and packed with protein and vibrant flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Eggs and Vegetables
- 12 large boiled eggs
- ⅓ cup finely diced celery
- ⅓ cup chopped green onion
- ⅓ cup sweet pickle relish
- 4 ounces diced pimentos, drained
Dressings and Seasonings
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Boil Eggs: Place the eggs in a pot and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil, then let the eggs cook for 10-12 minutes to achieve perfect hard-boiled texture. Once done, transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool thoroughly and stop the cooking process.
- Peel and Chop Eggs: After the eggs have cooled, carefully peel off the shells. Coarsely chop the eggs to provide a delightful texture for the salad.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the chopped eggs, diced celery, chopped green onion, sweet pickle relish, and diced pimentos. These ingredients add a great balance of crunch, tang, and color.
- Add Dressing and Season: Spoon in the ¼ cup mayonnaise, the additional tablespoon of mayonnaise for extra creaminess, and the Dijon mustard. Sprinkle in coarse ground black pepper and salt. Gently mix all ingredients together until well combined, making sure the salad is creamy and evenly seasoned.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your Farmhouse Egg Salad is ready to be served. Enjoy it on a buttery croissant, with crispy crackers, or on a refreshing bed of lettuce for a satisfying and flavorful meal or snack.
Notes
- Use an ice bath to cool the eggs quickly and make peeling easier.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise to your preferred creaminess level.
- For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of paprika or fresh herbs like dill.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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