Egg salad is a kitchen essential in my household. It utilizes ingredients that are usually readily available, is a breeze to whip up, and consistently satisfies my hunger until the next meal. This straightforward recipe is versatile enough to be relished at any time of the day – be it breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even as a quick snack. Moreover, egg salad is far from mundane as it can be elevated with various pantry staples and condiments. I typically present this “salad” on freshly toasted bread, crunchy leafy greens, crackers, or alongside a whole roasted sweet potato.
As a devoted fan of egg salad, I am always eager to experiment with new ways to enhance my go-to recipe. Enter Eugene Levy’s ingenious technique for elevating his renowned egg salad. Yes, you heard it right – Levy is not only a master of comedy but also a connoisseur of egg salad!
Eugene Levy’s Clever Hack for Elevating Egg Salad
Levy’s egg salad hack ingeniously utilizes a common kitchen utensil that many of us already have at home: the trusty box grater! He grates his eggs using the larger holes of the grater. Following this step, Levy’s egg salad recipe follows the standard path, incorporating the grated eggs with mayo, salt, and pepper (adjusted according to individual taste preferences), resulting in the perfect egg salad. He also recommends optional mix-ins such as diced celery, sliced carrots, chopped sweet pickles, or olives.
Although I have always chopped my eggs for egg salad, Levy’s method has won me over completely. Grated eggs simplify the mixing process, yield a uniform texture without being overly smooth, and reduce the amount of mayo required to achieve the desired creaminess.
Furthermore, grating the eggs eliminates the need for chopping them (a messy task) and using additional dishes (I grate mine directly into the mixing bowl). However, it is advisable to chill your hard-boiled eggs before grating to prevent them from falling apart during the process.
My Preferred Egg Salad Enhancements
When it comes to mix-ins for egg salad, I tend to get a bit carried away. For the batch I recently prepared to test Levy’s grating method, I incorporated Dijon mustard, hot sauce, diced dill pickles, capers, chopped giardiniera vegetables, and a hint of horseradish (in addition to mayo, salt, and pepper). I admit, it may seem like an extravagant combination, but the end result was simply divine.
Other delectable mix-in options that I frequently opt for (not previously proposed by Levy) include onion, celery seed, radish, cucumber, bacon, pesto, sour cream, green onions, cottage cheese, lemon juice, and paprika!
Whether you prefer your egg salad on the simpler side or completely decked out with an array of mix-ins, comm
