Egg Salad Spread
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INGREDIENTS:
8 Large organic brown eggs
Kosher sea salt - fine
Fat-free or low fat mayonnaise
KITCHEN ESSENTIALS FOR THIS RECIPE:
Mixing Bowl (medium/large size)
Fork
(needs option for ‘fine shredding’ blade, Amazon “Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater…” appears to have that option
6-8 Quart pot
PRE-COOKING PREP DIRECTIONS:
Add salt to water, place raw eggs into the pot and fill with water so eggs are completely covered
Boil eggs for +20 minutes - I like to guarantee that they are hard boiled
Carefully place the pot into the sink and run cold water for few minutes
Once eggs are cool enough to touch, remove from water and leave at room temp for 15 minutes, placing them into a bowl and then into the fridge
Refrigerate for at least an hour so they are truly cold...but can also stay in fridge for 1-2 days before making as long as they are not peeled
NOW FOR THE FUN PART - COOKING!
Peel the eggs and set into a bowl - do not worry about the eggs not being peeled perfectly, they aren’t going to look like the perfect ones in a magazine - trust me I have tried many times!!
Grate the eggs to a fine consistency - you should fork them gently to keep them from sticking
Check the inside of the grater and remove any ‘stuck’ eggs - keep going until all the eggs are done
Gently fork the eggs, add ¼ cup of mayo and gently mix with your fork, if you prefer more, just add a little more at a time
Add 1 Tbsp of parsley and stir - I usually add 2 but go slowly, you can always add a little more at a time
Add 1 Tsp of salt and continue to mix with your fork
Let the spread sit at room temp for about 10-15 min, give it one final mix with your fork and check for the balance of seasonings - if nothing else needs to be added, transfer to air-tight container and place in fridge (I usually keep it for 3-5 days with no issues)
This is a perfect spread for a bagel, toast, crackers, lettuce wrap…
If you like a little ‘heat’, you can sprinkle a little smoked paprika or chili peppers on it
