Name: Southern Egg Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American

February 12, 2026

This Southern Egg Salad recipe is an easy classic recipe that only takes 10 minutes to make. Just throw the egg salad together, then add it to a sandwich for a quick lunch. Egg salad is easy to make, and this simple and delicious recipe can be enjoyed at baby showers or on Easter. Serve it on a bed of lettuce, in a lettuce wrap, or make the perfect sandwich with this classic southern egg salad recipe. You can also mix it into ham salad, cucumber salad, or potato salad as well.

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Southern Egg Salad

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WarningEggs and 3 other allergens identified

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Instructions

Peel and diced hard boiled eggs into small pieces.

Place egg into medium sized bowl and add remaining ingredients.

Carefully stir ingredients together.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Egg Boiling Perfection 🥚
For the creamiest egg salad, start eggs in cold water and bring to a gentle boil, then immediately remove from heat and let sit covered for exactly 12 minutes.
Mayo Magic 🥣
Use room temperature mayonnaise and mix gently to prevent breaking down the eggs, creating a smoother, more cohesive egg salad texture.
Seasoning Symphony 🌿
Toast your dried herbs like dill and paprika briefly in a dry pan to intensify their flavor before adding to the egg salad mixture.
Chill Factor 🧊
Let the egg salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and develop a more complex taste profile.
Texture Technique 🥄
Use a potato masher or pastry cutter instead of a fork to achieve a more uniform egg consistency without over-mixing.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.