Description
Ultimate Farmhouse Egg Salad is a creamy and satisfying dish that elevates any meal with its delightful blend of flavors and textures. This Southern-style recipe features hard-boiled eggs combined with crisp celery, tangy pickles, and vibrant pimentos, making it an ideal choice for picnics, family gatherings, or a quick lunch at home. Whether served on flaky croissants, crunchy crackers, or a fresh bed of lettuce, this egg salad is sure to become a favorite in your household. It’s not only quick and easy to prepare but also packed with protein and vitamins from its wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large boiled eggs
- 1/3 cup finely diced celery
- 1/3 cup chopped green onion
- 1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
- 4 ounces diced pimentos (drained)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (+1 tablespoon)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Boil the eggs in water for 10-12 minutes until hard-boiled. Transfer them to an ice bath to cool quickly before peeling and chopping.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped eggs with celery, green onion, sweet pickle relish, drained pimentos, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and salt. Mix gently until well combined.
- Serve on croissants, alongside crackers, or over lettuce for a refreshing meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 420mg