**Egg salad with sweet pickles is a classic summer dish that's perfect for picnics, potlucks, and light lunches.** It's made with hard-boiled eggs, sweet pickles, celery, onion, mayonnaise, and mustard. This simple but flavorful salad is a great way to use up leftover eggs, and it's also a good source of protein and healthy fats.
**This article features three different recipes for egg salad with sweet pickles:**
* **Classic Egg Salad with Sweet Pickles:** This recipe is a basic version of egg salad that uses mayonnaise, mustard, celery, and onion.
* **Creamy Egg Salad with Sweet Pickles:** This recipe uses sour cream and Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise, making it a lighter and healthier option.
* **Curried Egg Salad with Sweet Pickles:** This recipe adds a touch of curry powder to the egg salad for a unique and flavorful twist.
**Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions and a list of ingredients. There are also photos of the finished salads so you can see what they should look like.**
**Whether you're looking for a classic egg salad recipe or something a little more unique, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love.**
EGG SALAD SANDWICH
Steps:
- Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan. Cover with water so that there is about 1 inch of water over the eggs. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 12 minutes.
- Drain and rinse eggs under cold water for 1 minute.
- Once the outside of the eggs feel cool, crack egg shells and carefully peel under cold water.
- Roughly chop the eggs.
- In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, celery, pickle relish, salt and pepper. Add the chopped egg and gently mix until combined.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
- Assemble sandwiches with egg salad and lettuce on croissants, bread or rolls of choice. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /6 of the egg salad (not including bread or rolls or choice), Calories 201 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 251 mg, Sodium 408 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g
CLASSIC EGG SALAD WITH RELISH
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel and roughly chop the hard-boiled eggs. Add to a large bowl with the mayonnaise, chives, relish and Dijon. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide the egg salad among 4 slices of bread. Top each sandwich with the additional bread slices. Cut and discard the crusts, if desired.
MAGICAL EGG SALAD
Creamy egg salad with a little tang.
Provided by Emily G
Categories Salad Egg Salad Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel.
- Chop eggs and transfer to a large bowl.
- Stir mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sweet pickle relish, steak sauce, paprika, and dill into eggs until well mixed; season with salt and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, if desired.
- Sprinkle with cayenne pepper before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 472.9 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 827.8 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, hard-boiled eggs: Older eggs may have a sulfurous taste that can ruin the salad.
- Chop the eggs finely: This will help them distribute evenly throughout the salad.
- Use a good-quality mayonnaise: A cheap mayonnaise can make the salad taste bland.
- Don't overmix the salad: Overmixing can make the eggs tough.
- Season the salad to taste: Add salt and pepper to taste, and you can also add other seasonings, such as celery salt, onion powder, or garlic powder.
- Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and make the salad more refreshing.
- Garnish the salad with fresh herbs or vegetables: This will add a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Egg salad is a classic dish that is perfect for picnics, potlucks, and everyday meals. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make the best egg salad ever. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this egg salad with sweet pickles a try. You won't be disappointed!
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