Classic Egg Salad

Step 1

Fill a medium pot with three to four quarts of water and bring to a boil.

Step 2

Add white vinegar. Gently place each egg one at a time into the pot with a long-handled slotted spoon, resting them on the bottom of the boiling water. (This will help avoid cracking the eggs.)

Step 3

Bring back to a full boil and cook for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let eggs sit in the hot water for 13 minutes.

Step 4

Drain all the water and then shake the pot with the eggs still inside to break the shells. Under running warm water, peel off shells and set cooked eggs on a paper towel to dry.

Step 5

Roughly chop eggs into a medium bowl and add mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Stir and taste. Add more salt or pepper if needed. You may use some or all of the 4-6 tablespoons of mayonnaise depending on how creamy you like the texture.

Step 6

Cover bowl and place in the refrigerator until egg salad is below 40 degrees.

Step 7

Serve with crisp lettuce and your favorite bread.