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Egg Salad

Egg Salad Delight: Creamy, Flavorful, and So Easy to Make

This Egg Salad is creamy, protein-packed, and perfect for quick meals or gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 6 large Eggs Use room temperature eggs for even boiling!
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Finely diced; substitute with green onions if preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt is a lighter alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be used instead.
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Chopped; dill works well as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Chives Chopped; optional if using shallots.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Can substitute with lime juice for a different taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Medium-sized Pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • skimmer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by filling a medium-sized pot with water and bring it to a robust boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and carefully introduce room temperature eggs using a skimmer to prevent cracking. Simmer for exactly 12 minutes.
  2. Transfer the boiled eggs into an ice water bath to stop the cooking. Let them sit for at least 15 minutes to make peeling easier.
  3. Carefully crack and peel the eggs, chop them into bite-sized chunks. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped eggs with finely diced red onion, chopped chives, parsley, and mayonnaise. Add Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and season with kosher salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Gently fold all the ingredients together until well combined, avoiding overmixing for a chunkier texture. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Serve chilled as a filling for sandwiches or wraps, or alongside leafy greens. Garnish with extra herbs or paprika for presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 10gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 425mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Avoid reheating to maintain the creamy texture.

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