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Best Egg Salad

Best Egg Salad

This Best Egg Salad recipe is a creamy, flavorful dish that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Pot

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Hard boil the eggs according to this recipe. Peel and chop.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
  • Mix in the onions, then fold in the eggs, chives, and dill.
  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Stir, then season to taste and serve.

Notes

I love adding capers to my egg salad! For a brinier punch, stir in 1 teaspoon capers when you add the herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 14gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 370mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword easy recipes, egg salad, healthy snacks, Lunch Ideas, quick meals, salad recipes
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