Four Essential Components of an Egg Salad

There are four components that come together in beautiful harmony in an egg salad. The best egg salad recipes all have these four components present and would not be the same should one be left out. If you want to create a mouth-watering egg salad the following are not negotiable:

1. Hard-boiled eggs

You guessed it - an egg salad could not be an egg salad without hard-boiled eggs. So how does one boil the eggs for an egg salad to ensure they are perfectly cooked but not overdone?

Here are some simple steps to follow:

• Place the eggs at the bottom of a saucepan and cover them in cool tap water. The more eggs you are preparing, the more water you will need.

• Heat the saucepan and bring the water to a boil.

Top Tip: Half a teaspoon of salt or a splash of vinegar added to the water will prevent the eggs from spilling out of their shells should they crack during the cooking process. This will also make the eggs easier to peel.

• Allow your eggs to simmer for one minute.

• Turn off the heat completely and allow the eggs to rest in the hot water for 10-12 minutes.

Top Tip: This gentle method is great for achieving a delicious texture without overcooking the eggs and causing discoloration and a Sulphur-like odour.