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How to Make Egg Salad: Oma's Eiersalat Rezept
This quick and easy egg salad, is perfect for sandwiches, buffets, appetizers, or as a late-night snack. And, this recipe has a 'secret' ingredient that I've only seen used in Germany.
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
none
Total Time:
5 minutes
Servings:
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 small can mushrooms, drained and diced
- about ½ cup mayonnaise (purchased or homemade)
- 2 teaspoons mustard
- salt and pepper, as needed
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 dill pickles, diced (see hints)
- chives to garnish
Instructions:
- Peel and finely cube the hard-boiled eggs.
- Mix eggs together with mushrooms, mayonnaise, mustard, and pickles. Season with salt and/or freshly ground pepper, if needed.
- Garnish with chopped chives.
- Serve with German bread or buns.
Hints & Tips
- Instead of the dill pickles, add 6 diced German gherkins
- Love pickles? Include a little pickle juice into the dressing.
- Add 1 teaspoon capers
- Add 1 cup diced apples
- Season with nutmeg and cayenne pepper
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Recipe updated on March 29, 2026
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Hi, I'm Oma Gerhild! As a food writer and cookbook author, I'm always looking to find ways to pass on my German heritage using local ingredients. Quick and easy. That's my goal. Wunderbar food. That's the result.
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