How to Make Southern-Style Egg Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying dish to serve at your next gathering or simply for a quick and easy meal, look no further than Southern-style egg salad. This classic recipe is a staple in Southern cuisine, known for its creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor profile. It's a perfect way to use up leftover hard-boiled eggs and a great option for a light and refreshing lunch or side dish.

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Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet India pickle relish
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 dashes hot sauce (such as Tabasco®) (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Cover eggs with water in a saucepan, bring to a low boil, let boil slowly for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer eggs to ice water to chill for 5 minutes; peel. Grate eggs into a medium mixing bowl and add mayonnaise, relish, mustard, sugar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Mix well.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    102 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 114mg
    • Sodium: 186mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 45mg