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April 22, 2019

Truffle Egg Salad

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Dressed with homemade truffle mayo and seasoned with a touch of fresh herbs and garlic, this gourmet take on egg salad is always a favorite. You can serve this truffle egg salad on soft sandwich bread with crisp lettuce, cheese and a ripe tomato slice, or you can eat it by the spoonful. No judgement here.

A bowl of truffle egg salad with a spoon in it.

I don’t know if this is weird, but I have a serious obsession with egg salad. If I see an egg salad sandwich on the menu, I have to order it.

I can’t resist that creamy dressing, soft egg white and rich yolk. You bring those three together in one salad, and I’m a happy lady.

Along with my love for egg salad, I can’t resist truffle-flavored anything. Truffle fries, truffle pizza, truffle popcorn —- you name it. I’m all in for truffle.

Obviously, I had to marry the two for one perfect salad, and I’m glad I did. This truffle egg salad is the best recipe I’ve ever tried. For a serious egg salad lover, that’s saying something.

An aerial view of truffle egg salad with a napkin and spoon.A front view of a bowl of truffle egg salad.

How to Make Truffle Egg Salad

Now let’s dive into the step-by-step directions. Of course, we need boiled eggs, so I recommend boiling the eggs ahead of time to give them a chance to chill. If you don’t get a chance to do this, you’ll just need to chill the egg salad for a bit longer.

Once our eggs are ready, we can start on our homemade truffle mayo. Making our own truffle mayo adds a little extra prep time, but the process is surprisingly easy.

If you’re short on time, you can always use store-bought mayo and add truffle oil to taste, but if you can carve out a few extra minutes, I highly recommend making your own mayo. This homemade truffle mayo is what makes this recipe so special, and I’m confident you’ll be glad to took the time to do so. Promise.

Oh, and you can make the homemade truffle mayo ahead of time in case that makes life a little easier. I’m all for make-ahead recipes when it comes to entertaining.

To make our homemade truffle mayo, we start by beating an egg yolk, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, salt and a little Dijon mustard. Once that’s nice and frothy, we drizzle in just a touch of white truffle oil, whisk it until combined and repeat until we use all the oil.

Egg yolk whisked until frothy.

When adding the oil, it’s important to only whisk in a few drops at a time, especially in the beginning. Adding too much oil at once can cause the mayo to separate. After you whisk in about half of the oil, you can start adding more at a time, and the process will start to speed along, but take your time in the early stage. Note below how little oil I added.

A few drops of white truffle oil in the mayo base.

You may also notice in the beginning process that the mayo looks like a soupy mess. Don’t panic. I promise it’ll thicken up if you keep whisking. See?

The truffle mayo whisked up until it's thick in texture.

With our mayo prepared, we’re ready to put together the rest of our truffle egg salad by simply mixing in chopped boiled eggs, grated garlic, fresh tarragon and dill. If you made my brown butter mashed potatoes, you know how much I love my ricer. As it turns out, the ricer is also great for chopping eggs and makes the process super quick.

Now give the egg salad a taste and add a little salt only if needed. You can even add a little extra truffle oil if you want to amp up the truffle flavor, though I think it’s tasty as is. But, you know, we all have different tastes, so I’m just throwing that out there as an option. We’re now ready to dig in and enjoy the best egg salad of our lives. Bliss.

A bowl of truffle egg salad with slices of bread.

How Long Can I Store Egg Salad?

If you want to make this truffle egg salad ahead of time, that’s not a problem. Just make sure you serve the egg salad within three to five days. Also, be sure to store this truffle egg salad in an airtight container to keep it as fresh as possible.

Perfect Pairing for Truffle Egg Salad

If you’re craving a beer, a biere de garde is a lovely option. Biere de garde is a French farmhouse ale with a strong yeast profile. Those wild terroir notes pair well with truffle, and biere de garde is great with fresh herbs, especially the tarragon.

For a wine pairing, go with an oaked chardonnay. The heavier body of the chardonnay stands up well to the creamy dressing, and you’ll love how the oak works with the earthy truffle.

When just any egg salad won’t cut it, I hope you try this truffle egg salad. I’m sure you’ll love it as much as I do. Please let me know how you enjoyed this truffle egg salad in the comment section and don’t forget to sign up for my newsletter. You can also catch me on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter.

Cheers!

Truffle egg salad spread on three slices of bread.A half of truffle egg salad sandwich with a bowl of truffle egg salad in the background.

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A bowl of truffle egg salad with a spoon in it.

Truffle Egg Salad


★★★★★

5 from 11 reviews

  • Author: Amanda McGrory-Dixon
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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Dressed with homemade truffle mayo and seasoned with a touch of fresh herbs and garlic, this gourmet take on egg salad is always a favorite. You can serve this truffle egg salad on soft sandwich bread with crisp lettuce, cheese and a ripe tomato slice, or you can eat it by the spoonful.


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Ingredients

1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup white truffle oil (see note)
12 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, grated or minced
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped


Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, white wine vinegar and salt until frothy.
  2. Drizzle in a few drops of white truffle oil and whisk until combined. Add a few more drops of white truffle oil and whisk. Do not pour in too much truffle oil at once in the beginning, or the yolk mixture could break. After you use about half of the oil, you can start adding a little more at a time.
  3. Stir in chopped boiled eggs, garlic, tarragon and dill. Taste. If desired, add salt to taste. You can also mix in even more truffle oil if you want a more prominent flavor. Cover and store in the refrigerator until chilled. Enjoy!

Notes

  • White truffle oil has a more delicate flavor than black truffle oil. If you need to substitute black truffle oil for white truffle oil, I recommend tasting along the way. If you find the black truffle oil starts to get too strong, use canola oil for the remaining oil.
  • Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
  • Category: Salads
  • Method: Stove-Top
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: About 3/4 cup
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 459
  • Fat: 30
  • Saturated Fat: 0
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 5
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 7
  • Cholesterol: 1,045

Keywords: egg salad, truffle egg salad

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  1. Danielle Wolter says

    April 22, 2019 at 5:36 pm

    yo uhad me at truffle. i adore all things truffle. This sounds incredible and what a fun idea to use truffle mayo in egg salad. Def need to try this one 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 30, 2019 at 8:37 pm

      Same here — hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Denise says

    April 25, 2019 at 6:53 pm

    I too am a fan of egg salad, and this sounds so yummy, I will have to try it!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 30, 2019 at 8:37 pm

      I hope you do!

      Reply
  3. Pearl Rodrigues says

    April 27, 2019 at 12:13 pm

    Ah !! Egg salad has always been a favorite in my home. The kids love it !! This one looks easy with the best balance of flavors and that creamy mayo just takes it to the next level. Definitely making it soon

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 30, 2019 at 8:38 pm

      Isn’t it the best? Let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  4. Jenni LeBaron says

    April 27, 2019 at 6:59 pm

    Yum! I think truffle pairs so well with eggs and I’ll never say to no an egg salad sandwich – one of our household favorites!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 30, 2019 at 8:38 pm

      Totally agree!

      Reply
  5. Anna says

    April 28, 2019 at 5:21 pm

    Egg salad is such a classic, but I absolutely love your version with added truffle flavours! Looks gorgeous and so delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 30, 2019 at 8:39 pm

      Thank you! It’s a nice spin.

      Reply
  6. Natalie says

    April 28, 2019 at 9:56 pm

    Oh this recipe sounds beyond words delicious. I absolutely love the flavors you combined here. This recipe is definitely a keeper. I must give this a try soon!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 30, 2019 at 8:41 pm

      Thanks, Natalie! I bet you’ll love it.

      Reply
  7. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says

    April 29, 2019 at 12:37 am

    Sounds SO good! I love truffle – and it goes so well with egg. Delicious 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 30, 2019 at 8:46 pm

      Thanks, Alexandra! Truffle for life. 👊

      Reply
  8. lauren says

    April 29, 2019 at 1:08 am

    Truffle everything please! Egg salad is not usually my go to, but truffle egg salad is something I would gladly put on my plate! This will be perfect for all the upcoming entertaining we have to do this summer.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 30, 2019 at 8:47 pm

      Truffle makes anything better! I do hope you give it a try. As a truffle fan, I bet you’d like it.

      Reply
  9. Charity says

    April 29, 2019 at 1:23 am

    You’ve really elevated the humble egg salad! Looks delish and such a great, easy lunch or breakfast option.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 30, 2019 at 8:47 pm

      I could eat it any time of day too!

      Reply
  10. Julie says

    April 29, 2019 at 3:07 am

    What a great way to add an interesting new twist to egg salad! I love egg salad and truffles so this sounds perfect.

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 30, 2019 at 8:47 pm

      Thanks so much, Julie!

      Reply
  11. Nicole says

    April 29, 2019 at 4:11 am

    I love truffle flavored anything. It was such a pronounced flavor you have to be sure not to add too much to the dish. This looks like a great balance.

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 30, 2019 at 8:48 pm

      For sure! That’s why I like using white truffle oil as opposed to black. I think the flavor is easier to balance.

      Reply
  12. Linda says

    April 29, 2019 at 4:26 am

    I enjoy a good truffle and I can see myself making this truffle egg salad often in the future. I love how creamy it is and a recipe I can make ahead of time.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 30, 2019 at 8:49 pm

      Make-ahead recipes are life savers. Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  13. Jo says

    April 29, 2019 at 7:50 am

    Egg salad is the best thing ever and truflle egg salad oh boy this is heaven. I love how creamy and delicious the egg salad has turned out for you. Perfect

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 30, 2019 at 8:49 pm

      Thanks, Jo!

      Reply
  14. Meemz says

    June 27, 2019 at 3:24 pm

    Hello,

    Can I use an entire egg when making the mayonnaise as opposed to the egg yolk?

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      June 27, 2019 at 4:07 pm

      Hey! I’ve always just used the egg yolk, so I can’t personally vouch for how it will turn out using the whole egg. That said, I’ve seen other recipes that do use the whole egg to make mayonnaise, so if you’d prefer to use the whole egg, I bet you could. Let me know how it goes!

      Reply

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