→ Base: ½ cup high-quality mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for tang + protein)
→ Acid: 1–2 tsp Dijon mustard + 1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
→ Depth: Pinch of smoked paprika or celery seed
→ Freshness: 2 tbsp finely minced red onion (soaked in cold water for 5 mins to mellow) + 2 tbsp fresh dill, chives, or parsley

💡 Pro Tip: Add 1–2 tsp pickle relish or capers for a subtle sweet-briny pop—chefs love this trick!

4. Add Crunch (The Game-Changer)
→ Fold in 2–3 tbsp finely diced celery or fennel for freshness and bite.
→ For luxury: 1 tbsp toasted fennel seeds or chopped cornichons.

🥄 The Perfect Egg Salad Recipe (Serves 4)
Ingredients:

8 large eggs, perfectly cooked and chopped
½ cup mayonnaise (or ¼ mayo + ¼ Greek yogurt)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp finely minced red onion (soaked)
2 tbsp fresh dill or chives, chopped
3 tbsp celery, finely diced
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Pinch of smoked paprika

Instructions: