How to Make the BEST Hard Boiled Egg for Egg Salad

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-brand mayonnaise

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds protein.

celery

🥗Healthier: cucumber

💰Cheaper: carrots

Cucumber adds crunch and is low in calories.

onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: chives

Green onion has a milder flavor and is often cheaper.

Place 5 eggs in a steaming rack above boiling water.

Cover and reduce heat to a medium-low simmer for 13 minutes.

Prepare a cold bath for the eggs while they steam.

After 13 minutes, transfer the eggs to the cold bath for 5 minutes.

Peel the eggs starting at the bottom to avoid damage.

Chop the peeled eggs to desired size using a biscuit cutter.

Add mayonnaise, a pinch of salt, pepper, and sweet relish to the chopped eggs.

Mix until well combined and serve on a cantaloupe.

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