I am a chef on a luxury world cruise liner. I love to cook and write recipes that are inspired by foods from all over the world.

Egg salad is a popular appetizer or side dish that is made with hard-boiled eggs. Typically, this salad is made with mayonnaise, but I prefer to use my homemade vinaigrette. This easy-to-make recipe can be served as an anytime snack or as a delicious starter to a meal. This is absolutely one of the quickest salads that you can make at home.

Egg Salad Ingredients

• 1 hard-boiled egg, grated
• 2 tablespoons diced tomato
• 1 tablespoon diced onion
• 1 tablespoon vinaigrette (recipe below)
• spring onions, chopped (optional)

Vinaigrette Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/2 tablespoon white sugar
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste

Utensils

For Preparation:

• 1 large bowl
• 3 small bowls
• 2 spoons (optional)
• grater
• measuring spoons

Cook Time

Instructions

1. Mix egg, onion, and tomato in a bowl.
2. Drizzle vinaigrette on top of the salad.
3. Toss all of the ingredients. Top with optional spring onions.
4. Serve immediately.

Finished Product

Tips and Techniques

• Adjust the amount of onion and tomato if desired.
• Serve the vinaigrette on the side if preferred.
• Do not immediately mix the vinaigrette dressing into the salad to maintain the quality of the dish.
• Increase the amount of sugar to make the vinaigrette sweeter.
• Adding spring onions makes the salad more flavorful. It also adds a nice texture, as well.

Questions & Answers

Question: Which food goes well with egg salad vinaigrette dressing?

Answer: I love to pair it with any grilled foods.

© 2018 Travel Chef

Comments

Miebakagh Fiberesima from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, NIGERIA. on October 17, 2018:

Hey, Dred cuan, I appreciated your comments. Thank you.

Travel Chef (author) from Manila on October 17, 2018:

Hello Miebakagh,

I posted my homemade mayonnaise here a few months ago. I always make my own because like what you have said, we aren't aware of the actual ingredients used by manufacturers so homemade will always be the best way to make a healthier version of our favorite foods.

Miebakagh Fiberesima from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, NIGERIA. on October 17, 2018:

Hello, Dred cuan, that is correct. For example, I do know for sure what lard is made of, but not mayonnaise. We have to know what a package is made of always. We are not animals which snoff with the nose to detect that a substance is good for eating. These are the days when labels should be read carefully, and of course, some labels can be misleading.

Like as I have been saying regularly, I am a natural person Only what mother nature provides is good for me, and my associates.

Thank you for sharing this "no mayo" homemade salad dressing. Enjoy the day.

Travel Chef (author) from Manila on October 17, 2018:

Hi Miebakagh,

Really great match for a simple salad. A much healthier version of dressing than mayonnaise.

Miebakagh Fiberesima from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, NIGERIA. on October 17, 2018:

Hey, there, the vinaigrette dressing would seem great! Thanks and enjoy the day.

Travel Chef (author) from Manila on October 16, 2018:

Hello Dora,

It tasted so good! A far healthier version of the traditional egg salad that we are used to. I hope you will try it! Have a wonderful day!

Travel Chef (author) from Manila on October 16, 2018:

Hi Mary,

Me as well Mary. I often use mayonnaise whenever I eat my salad. When I started working in pantry station (or the kitchen station where we make salads), I often see passengers who preferred adding vinaigrette dressing into their salad. Since then I started to eat my egg salad with vinaigrette.

Dora Weithers from The Caribbean on October 16, 2018:

Looks good. Vinaigrette dressing on this salad seems interesting. Thanks for the idea.

Mary Norton from Ontario, Canada on October 16, 2018:

Dred Cuan, I often make egg salad but always use mayonnaise. This time, I'll try your suggestion of using vinaigrette.

Travel Chef (author) from Manila on October 16, 2018:

Hello Miebakagh,

I started cooking simple home cooked dishes including grilled foods since I was 6 years old. I may retire my profession as chef but not home cooking. Thank you for the kind words my friend.

Miebakagh Fiberesima from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, NIGERIA. on October 16, 2018:

Hey, Dred cuan, your meals, juices, salads, snacks are very nutritious and delicious. Hope you zero into catering on retiring as a chef. Thank you and be blessed.

Travel Chef (author) from Manila on October 16, 2018:

Hello Miebakagh,

You're very much welcome! Have a wonderful day! Cheers!

Miebakagh Fiberesima from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, NIGERIA. on October 16, 2018:

Hello, Dred cuan, this is very much appreciated. Thank you

Travel Chef (author) from Manila on October 16, 2018:

Hi Miebakagh,

Salad dressings are typically made of oil. Though todag, there are ways to make your own oil free dressings. Maybe sometimes I make and share it.

Miebakagh Fiberesima from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, NIGERIA. on October 16, 2018:

Hey, Dred cuan, thanks for sharing. I usually detested salad dressings like lard and Mayonnaise. Have a nice day.