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Best Egg Salad Recipe

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This best egg salad recipe features perfectly boiled eggs combined with a creamy mix of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, and a touch of lemon juice. It’s a classic, simple, and delicious dish perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or enjoyed on its own. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an easy and satisfying meal or snack.

Ingredients

Egg Salad Ingredients

  • 6 eggs (room temperature)
  • ¼ cup red onion (finely diced)
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons parsley (finely diced)
  • 2 tablespoons chives (finely diced)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Kosher salt (to taste)
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Boil the eggs: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low to eliminate bubbling. Using a skimmer, gently place the eggs into the pot. Increase the heat back to high and boil the eggs for 12 minutes to achieve hard-boiled perfection.
  2. Cool the eggs: Transfer the boiled eggs immediately to an ice water bath. This stops the cooking process and cools the eggs completely, about 15 minutes.
  3. Peel and chop: Once cooled, peel the hard-boiled eggs and slice or chop them to your preferred chunkiness for the salad.
  4. Mix the salad: In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped eggs with finely diced red onion, chives, parsley, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended.
  5. Serve: Enjoy the egg salad immediately from the bowl, or use it as a filling for sandwiches, wraps, or atop crackers for a tasty snack.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs to prevent cracking during boiling.
  • Adjust mayonnaise and mustard quantities to your taste preference for creaminess and tang.
  • Fresh herbs like parsley and chives add brightness but can be substituted or omitted as desired.
  • Chilling the eggs properly in ice water ensures easier peeling.
  • For a lighter version, use low-fat mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.

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