Classic Egg Salad
A simple yet nostalgic egg salad recipe that’s creamy, tangy, and perfect for sandwiches or lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves (for serving)
- Bread (for sandwiches, optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs. Gently peel each egg under cool running water and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine and mix ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, mustard, diced celery, and diced onion to the chopped eggs. Stir until well mixed.
- Season to perfection. Sprinkle salt and pepper into the mixture to enhance the flavor. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve with style. Scoop the egg salad onto fresh lettuce leaves or spread between slices of bread. Enjoy!
Notes
For a creamier salad, adjust the mayonnaise quantity. You can also add herbs like dill or chives for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
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