A Chef’s Secret for the Best Egg Salad – Creamy, Flavorful & Perfectly Balanced

🛒 Ingredients

6 large eggs (room temperature—peels easier!)

⅓ cup (80g) mayonnaise (full-fat for creaminess)Egg salad sandwich

1 tsp Dijon mustard (adds depth and tang)

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (brightens the richness)

¼ cup (40g) celery, finely diced (for crunch)

2 tbsp red onion or shallot, minced (sharpness cuts through fat)

1 tbsp fresh dill or chives, chopped (herbal lift)

½ tsp smoked paprika (chef’s secret for warmth and depth)

Salt & freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Optional: 1 tsp capers or sweet pickle relish (for briny pop)

✅ Pro Tip: For extra richness, add ½ mashed avocado or a spoonful of Greek yogurt.

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions (Chef’s Method)

1. Boil Eggs Perfectly — No Gray Rings!Healthy salad dressing

Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch.

Bring to a full boil, then immediately cover the pot and remove from heat.

Let sit 9–10 minutes—this gentle method prevents overcooking.

Transfer to ice water for 5 minutes to stop cooking and cool fast.

✅ Result: Silky, bright yellow yolks—no sulfur smell or green tint.
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