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Egg salad sandwich served on a plate.
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Egg Salad

This easy to make Egg Salad recipe features hard-boiled eggs mixed with mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and finely chopped fresh herbs. Perfect for a sandwich or wrap. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Serene

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh dill minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh
  • teaspoon sea salt
  • teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a medium size pot of water to a simmer over medium heat. Add in the eggs and let them simmer in the water for 15 minutes. 
  • After the 15 minutes, remove the eggs and place them in a bowl of ice cold water, let them sit another 15 minutes. 
  • Crack and peel the eggs in the cold water or under cold running water. 
  • Chop the eggs to your preferred size (approximately 1/4 -1/2 inch chunks), add the egg to a medium size mixing bowl. 
  • Add the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, minced chives, parsley, and fresh dill. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and adda squeeze of fresh lemon juice. 
  • Stir this all together until well combined. 
  • Egg salad can be enjoyed on it’s own or in a sandwich. 

Notes

  • Mayonnaise: Use a mayo of your choice, or you
  • Dijon: For extra flavoring. Substitute with yellow mustard if preferred.
  • Lemon Juice: A hint of acidity rounds out the flavoring. Substitute with vinegar if needed.
  • Optional Ingredients: Add some relish, either sweet or dill relish, or chopped up pickles. Other optional add-ins include diced red onion, diced celery, or diced jalapeño

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 251mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 522IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg