A Chef’s Key to Exceptional Egg Salad: Techniques for Achieving Creamy Perfection (Page 3 ) | November 24, 2025

Step 3: Add Your Extras

Stir in any extras like celery, onion, herbs, or cheese.
Taste and adjust seasoning—add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.

Step 4: Chill and Enjoy

Cover the egg salad and refrigerate it for 15–30 minutes so the flavors blend together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature on sandwiches, wraps, crackers, or alongside greens.

Tips from the Chef for a Creamier Result

  • Choose Fresh Eggs: They hold their shape better when chopped.
  • Avoid Overcooking: Overdone eggs can become rubbery and sulfur-smelling. Stick to the recommended time.
  • Find the Right Texture: Begin with less mayo and increase until you reach your ideal consistency. For added creaminess, add a spoonful of Greek yogurt or sour cream.
  • Use a Touch of Acid: Lemon juice or vinegar lifts the flavor and keeps the salad from tasting dull.
  • Chop Add-Ins Finely: Smaller pieces give more balanced bites.

Fun Variations

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