Southern Egg Salad
Creamy, tangy, and bursting with Southern charm, this Southern Egg Salad is a timeless classic that’s perfect for sandwiches, salads, or as a dip for crackers. Made with perfectly hard-boiled eggs, a rich blend of mayonnaise and yellow mustard, and a touch of sweet pickle relish for a signature Southern twist, this recipe balances bold flavors with delightful crunch from celery and green onion. A sprinkle of paprika adds a pop of color and smoky depth to every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy egg salad is an ideal choice for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch. Whip up this crowd-pleaser today and enjoy authentic Southern comfort in every spoonful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces large eggs
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons green onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup celery, finely diced
Instructions
Place the eggs in a single layer at the bottom of a medium saucepan. Fill the saucepan with enough water to cover the eggs by about 1 inch.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once the water is boiling, cover the saucepan with a lid and turn off the heat. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 10 minutes.
Drain the hot water and immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool for about 5 minutes. Once cooled, peel the eggs under running water.
Chop the hard-boiled eggs into small pieces and place them in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, salt, black pepper, and paprika to the bowl. Stir to combine evenly.
Fold in the chopped green onion and diced celery for added crunch and flavor.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or mustard to taste.
Serve chilled on toast, in sandwiches, or as a side dish with crackers. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1484 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.7 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.0 g | 100% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1606 mg | 535% | |
| Sodium | 2673 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 49.8 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.0 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 801 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
