Southern Egg Salad

Southern Egg Salad is a simple, classic take on old-fashioned egg salad with a rich, creamy texture and a signature Southern touch of tangy sweetness. Made with hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, and relish, it comes together quickly and is always a crowd pleaser.

Course Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword Hard Boiled Eggs

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Refrigerate 30

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 343kcal

Author Darcey Olson

Cost $4

Ingredients

8 large eggs
½ cup mayonnaise *Note 1
1½ tbsp sweet relish
2 tsp yellow mustard
¼ tsp onion powder *Note 2
¼ tsp salt
⅛ tsp black pepper

OPTIONAL ADD INS

¼ cup thinly sliced scallions, plus more for garnish
1 small rib of celery, minced
paprika, mix in or add as garnish

Instructions

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Gently add the eggs and reduce the heat slightly. Simmer for 11 minutes. Transfer immediately to an ice bath and cool completely.
Peel the eggs and finely chop before adding to a large mixing bowl.
Add the mayonnaise, relish, mustard, onion powder, salt, and pepper and gently fold until just combined. Do not over-mix.
Taste and adjust. Add more relish, mustard, or salt, if needed.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.

Notes

Note 1 - Use Duke's for true Southern flavor.

Note 2 - Finely mince 1/2 a small onion if you prefer a bit more texture and crunch.

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