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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.

Servings:

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 6 hard-boiled eggs
• 1 small can mushrooms, drained and chopped
• about ½ cup mayonnaise (purchased or homemade)
• 2 teaspoons mustard
• salt and pepper, as needed
• chives to garnish

Instructions:

1. Peel and chop hard-boiled eggs.
2. Mix eggs together with mushrooms, mayonnaise, and mustard. Season with salt and/or freshly ground pepper, if needed.
3. Garnish with chopped chives.
4. Serve with German bread or buns.

Hints & Tips

• Add 2 small pickles, diced
• Add 1 teaspoon capers
• Add 1 cup diced apples
• Season with nutmeg and cayenne pepper

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01.13.2025 revision update