Fantastic Egg Salad (Yumurta Salatası)

Name: Fantastic Egg Salad (Yumurta Salatası)
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 6 pieces Large Eggs (Hard-boiled and cooled); 1/4 cup Mayonnaise (Full-fat or light, to preference); 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard (Or yellow mustard for a milder flavor); 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill (Finely chopped, or fresh parsley/chives); 1/2 teaspoon Salt (To taste); 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground, to taste)

This fantastic Egg Salad recipe, also known as Yumurta Salatası, is perfect for breakfast or anytime you want to add extra flavor to boiled eggs. Inspired by Turkish breakfast traditions, it's a delightful dish often served to visitors. The recipe incorporates a clever tip for perfectly peeling hard-boiled eggs: always boil eggs by adding them directly into already boiling water. This method works like magic, ensuring smooth, easy peeling every time. Enjoy this flavorful and easy-to-make egg salad that brings a touch of Turkish culinary charm to your table.

#Egg Salad

#Yumurta Salatası

#Breakfast

#Turkish Breakfast

#Easy Recipe

#Snack

#Lunch

#Quick Meal

#Protein Rich

Perfectly Peeled Hard-Boiled Eggs

Recipe Information

13m

Prep Time

12m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Turkish

English

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

18g

Protein

Carbs

22g

Fat

Creamy Egg Salad Mixture

Ingredients

Large Eggs
(Hard-boiled and cooled)
6 pieces
Mayonnaise
(Full-fat or light, to preference)
1 cup
Dijon Mustard
(Or yellow mustard for a milder flavor)
1 tablespoon
Fresh Dill
(Finely chopped, or fresh parsley/chives)
2 tablespoons
Salt
(To taste)
1 teaspoon
Black Pepper
(Freshly ground, to taste)
1 teaspoon

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Egg Salad Ready to Serve

Instructions

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Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully add the eggs into the already boiling water. Reduce heat slightly to maintain a gentle boil and cook for 10-12 minutes for perfectly hard-boiled eggs.
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Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully add the eggs into the already boiling water. Reduce heat slightly to maintain a gentle boil and cook for 10-12 minutes for perfectly hard-boiled eggs.
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Adding eggs to already boiling water helps prevent cracking and makes them easier to peel. For easier peeling, you can also add a pinch of baking soda to the boiling water.
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Once cooked, immediately transfer the hard-boiled eggs to an ice bath or run under cold water for 5 minutes. This stops the cooking process and helps with easy peeling.
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Once cooked, immediately transfer the hard-boiled eggs to an ice bath or run under cold water for 5 minutes. This stops the cooking process and helps with easy peeling.
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An ice bath is crucial for stopping the cooking and making eggs easier to peel. If you don't have ice, just use very cold tap water.
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Peel the cooled eggs. Gently tap each egg on a hard surface and roll it to crack the shell all around, then peel under cold running water for best results.
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Peel the cooled eggs. Gently tap each egg on a hard surface and roll it to crack the shell all around, then peel under cold running water for best results.
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Peeling under cold water can help wash away small shell fragments and prevent the egg white from tearing.
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Roughly chop the peeled eggs into your desired consistency. You can use a knife or an egg slicer for uniform pieces.
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Roughly chop the peeled eggs into your desired consistency. You can use a knife or an egg slicer for uniform pieces.
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For a creamier salad, chop eggs into smaller pieces. For more texture, leave some larger chunks.
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In a medium bowl, combine the chopped eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until all ingredients are well combined.
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In a medium bowl, combine the chopped eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until all ingredients are well combined.
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Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or mustard to suit your preference.
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Serve the egg salad immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld. Enjoy on toast, crackers, or as part of a Turkish breakfast spread.
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Serve the egg salad immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld. Enjoy on toast, crackers, or as part of a Turkish breakfast spread.
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Egg salad tastes best when chilled for a bit. Garnish with a sprig of fresh dill or a sprinkle of paprika for extra appeal.