Caramelized onions add a beautiful flavor to this simple recipe. You can serve it as a salad over greens or as a sandwich. Perfect to make ahead and pack for lunchboxes.
About the Recipe
As a vegetarian family, we love eggs and it is our preferred source of protein. This egg and lentil curry and Balbuljata are some of our favorites. Egg salad sandwich is my favorite to order at delis. A habit I picked up in Grad school way back when. Over the years, I started making it at home. Onion in egg salad is quite common. But I am not a big fan of raw onions, so I add caramelized onions instead. They add a nice sweet taste to the tangy salad. The combination of creamy and tangy mayo with sweet onions is amazing. I use the instant pot to boil my eggs. It is an easy and foolproof method. Peeling is such a breeze with this. Details are in the recipe card. Instructions for quick caramelized onions is also included below. I like to serve the egg salad over greens or with bread or wrap. It is great to make ahead of time and pack for lunches.
Ingredients
For the details of the exact quantities of each ingredient and the list of ingredients needed, check the printable recipe card below. Here are the ingredients you need to make the egg salad with caramelized onions:
Eggs - boiled, peeled and chopped. You can make these ahead of time.Mayonnaise - Feel free to use low fat or regular mayo. Greek Yogurt is an acceptable alternative. You can also use half and half of mayo and yogurt.Dijon mustard & hot sauceOnions - I love using yellow or red onions but feel free to use whatever variety you have.Garlic, dried thyme, salt & pepper
Instructions
For the detailed instructions on how to make the recipe with exact timings, check the printable recipe card below. Pour 1 cup water into the Instant Pot and place as many eggs as you can on a steamer rack. Lock the lid and put the steam valve in Steaming. Cook on High pressure for 5minutes. Once the timer goes off, natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release the reminder. Remove the eggs into a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes. Then peel and use.
Make Caramelized Onions
Heat oil in a medium sauté pan on medium-low flame. Add onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally until onions are nicely browned and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes. Add the minced garlic and thyme; cook for couple of minutes. Season the onions with salt and pepper. If the onions start to stick to the pan, add a couple of tablespoons of water and scrape up the brown bits. Once completely cooked, set the onions aside until cooled.
Make Egg Salad
Chop the cooled eggs and place them in a medium size bowl. Stir in the caramelized onions, mayo, dijon, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Mix well to combine.
Serving Ideas
Here are a couple of ideas on how to serve this egg salad:
Serve it over a greens like baby spinach or arugula or mixed greens.To make a fancy breakfast sandwich, toast some whole wheat bread. Place some baby spinach or chopped cucumbers. Top with the egg salad another piece of toast. Enjoy!!
Expert Tips
To boil/ steam eggs in the Instant Pot, remember the 5-5-5 rule. 5 minutes on high pressure, 5 minute pressure release and 5 minutes cool down.Store boiled eggs in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge. Make sure to cool them completely before placing them in the fridge.Feel free to use low fat or regular mayo. Greek Yogurt is an acceptable alternative. You can also use half and half of mayo and yogurt.I love using yellow or red onions but feel free to use whatever variety you have.Egg salad with green onion is also another variation to try. Sub regular onion with sautéed scallions for another tasty recipe.Caramelized onions can be made up to 2~3 days ahead of time.Store any leftover egg salad in an airtight container for up to 2 days.If bringing this egg and onion sandwich in lunch, then make sure to keep in chilled in an insulated lunch bag. Since the recipe has mayo, it might go bad if left outside for too long.
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