Egg salad is a versatile and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed in various ways. With its creamy texture and delicate blend of flavours, this salad celebrates the humble egg as the star ingredient. Boiled eggs, finely chopped and mixed with a luscious dressing of mayonnaise, mustard, and fresh herbs, create a harmonious medley of tastes that are both comforting and satisfying.
- Take the hard boiled eggs, cut in half, and remove the cooked yolks, placing these into a mixing bowl.
- Combine the hard-boiled yolks, mayonnaise, sour cream, dijon mustard, salt and pepper and lemon juice. Mash together with a fork until smooth.
- Chop the egg whites and add to a bowl with the diced bacon and thinly diced gherkins. Gently fold in the egg yolk mixture. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavours to meld together.
- Once chilled, give the egg salad a final stir and taste for any additional seasoning adjustments.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy your homemade egg salad in a variety of ways. Serve it as a filling in a fresh baguette or whole-grain bread for a classic egg salad sandwich. Alternatively, serve it on a bed of mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette for a light and refreshing salad. You can also spoon it onto crisp lettuce leaves. How will you have yours?