Southern Egg Salad

Rating: 3.23 stars
26 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 4
  • 4 star values: 5
  • 3 star values: 12
  • 2 star values: 3
  • 1 star values: 2

Old Bay Seasoning, a mix of more than 12 herbs and spices, is key to the distinctiveness of this Southern egg salad.

Everyday Food, October 2006

Gallery

Recipe Summary test

Servings:
1
Advertisement

Ingredients

Directions

  • Place eggs in a small saucepan, and cover with water by 1 inch. Bring water to a boil; immediately remove from heat, and cover. Let stand 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water.

    Advertisement

  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, shallot, relish, and Old Bay Seasoning. Peel eggs; coarsely chop, and fold into mayonnaise mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Top 1 slice of bread with egg salad and remaining slice of bread. Wrap in waxed paper or plastic and refrigerate, up to overnight. Serve with carrot sticks, if desired.

Advertisement

Reviews (1)

26 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 4
  • 4 star values: 5
  • 3 star values: 12
  • 2 star values: 3
  • 1 star values: 2
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
03/18/2011
This is a recipe for one which I multiplied to make a slightly bigger portion for a small luncheon of friends at my house. This is the easiest and tastiest egg salad. The red spice makes the presentation pretty. I served mine in a clear glass stemmed bowl. Not to wet with mayo. I like it!
© Copyright 2021 marthastewart.com. All rights reserved. Printed from https://www.marthastewart.com 09/18/2021