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egg salad recipe

Classic Egg Salad

This classic egg salad is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a side dish!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Egg Cooker or Boiling Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large eggs hard-boiled
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • 1 tbsp mustard yellow or Dijon
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp paprika for garnish
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Start by boiling the eggs. Place them in a pot of water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove and cool under cold running water.
  • Peel the hard-boiled eggs and chop them into small pieces.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped eggs, mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
  • Garnish with paprika and fresh parsley for added flavor and presentation.
  • Serve chilled, either as a sandwich filling, on crackers, or on a bed of greens.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding some finely chopped onions, celery, or pickles into the egg salad mixture.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword Egg
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