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Egg Salad Magic

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Egg Salad. Loved by many, and loathed by more? Fact or fiction? Childhood memories of packed school lunches, picnics in parks, and just an easy meal on a busy weeknight, eggs are so versatile and are featured in many other meals than just brunch/breakfast. I have a love for egg salad, but not the egg salad of my childhood, but rather a grown up version where everything and anything is a possible ingredient. This got me thinking, what am I missing out on? What do other put in that would elevate my egg salad to a whole other level? You know me, I like to experiment in the kitchen, so I am turning to you all to see what you put in yours, and to help a brother out to make sure nothing is left behind in the search for the worlds greatest egg salad.

Do you use Hellmans, Miracle Whip, homemade aioli? Salt and pepper? Paprika? Smoked, hot, sweet? Relish, or chopped cornichons? Mustard? Dried or prepared? So, so, so many options! 

Here is the deal, I have a $50 gift card from Chez Cora to give away, thanks to the good folks at the Egg Farmers of Ontario, to the person who gives me the most interesting combo for their egg salad. Lets go for the whole shebang here, and talk toppings, style of bread, every detail you can think of. The contest will run until the 31st of July, and I will draw and announce the winner on August 1st. You don’t have to take me for brunch, but it would be smart if you did J 

This is the egg salad I made this week, while dreaming up this post.

Fresh farm eggs, Hellmans Olive Oil Mayo, Relish, Bomba Hot Sauce, S&P, and not pictured Smoked Paprika

Comment to win, folks. Here, on the Facebook group, or @ me on Twitter using #EggSaladMagic to win! Good luck all. 

 

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# MC Thompson 2012-07-22 15:09
That looks delish and reminds me how much I love egg salad. Haven't made it in a while and have all the ingredients, though I may also add finely diced celery and perhaps olives for look, taste & texture. Terrific on crackers!
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# Eden 2012-07-24 02:59
Classic Egg Salad Sandwich that just can't be beat!

6 eggs, soft/hard boiled 8 min
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup mayo (real and delicious mayo!)
2-3 Tbls dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Mix together all ingredients except eggs. Mash freshly cooked and peeled eggs into the mayo goodness with a fork - you want some biggish pieces here and some nicely creamed into the mayo. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Heap onto onion buns (fresh backdoor Silversteins are the best!) or in a pinch a nice white baguette

Top with sliced red onions and cucumbers and a dash more salt and pepper. (If you're not a cucumber fan -- crisp lettuce would also do the trick)

Suggested sides (all or some of the following): Sour cocktail onions, Dill pickles, Hot pickled peppers, Doritos (I'm a recent convert to this one), chopped salad with feta, lime and mint (divine recipe a la Smitten Kitchen)

#EggSaladMagic
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# Mary 2012-07-30 23:53
Salt, pepper, finely chopped green onions, celery, pickle and a bit of mayo added to boiled eggs. Best bread is a crusty roll. Simple and delish.
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# Rod Weatherbie 2012-08-21 23:38
Who won?

#EggSaladMagic
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# Joel 2012-08-22 13:46
Quoting Rod Weatherbie:
Who won?

#EggSaladMagic

Quoting Rod Weatherbie:
Who won?

#EggSaladMagic


One of our friends on Twitter won, her combo: homemade mayo, green curry paste, scallions, culantro, parsley, sour cream/yogurt, chilies
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# Rod Weatherbie 2012-08-22 13:54
Sounds like a good one.
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