Best Classic Egg Salad

Name: Classic Egg Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 large egg; 1/4 cup of mayonnaise; 1/4 cup of chopped dill; 1/4 cup of chopped fresh chives; 2 tablespoons of dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon of salt; 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon of paprika; 4 leaves lettuce

A creamy and delicious salad recipe: Egg Salad! A practical meal that you can serve with toasted bread and lettuce.

American Cuisine

December 31, 2021

Difficulty Easy

Servings 4 people

Preparation 10 mins

Cooking 15 mins

Total 25 mins

Recipe Contents

Ingredients Directions Nutrition Equipments Tips

Ingredients

8 large egg
1/4 cup of mayonnaise
1/4 cup of chopped dill
1/4 cup of chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons of dijon mustard
1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
1/4 teaspoon of paprika
4 leaves lettuce

Directions

In a pan, add the eggs and cold water. Boil the eggs for 6-7 minutes over high heat. After the water boils, remove the pot from the stove. Soak the eggs in hot water for 10-12 minutes. Then transfer it to a bowl of cold water and let it cool for 10-15 minutes.
When the hard-boiled eggs have cooled, peel and slice them and add them to a bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, dill, chives, lemon juice, and dijon mustard until all ingredients are combined. Season with salt, pepper and paprika.
Slice the baguettes. Top with a piece of lettuce and egg salad.
Serve in a bowl if you wish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Classic Egg Salad

Serves 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories208

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15.2 g19.5%

Cholesterol 376 mg125.3%

Sodium 625 mg27.2%

Protein 13.2 g26.4%

Potassium 167 mg3.6%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Tips

Use fresh eggs.
Use hard-boiled eggs. Boil the eggs for 6-7 minutes over medium-high heat.
While boiling the eggs, put cold water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. After boiling the eggs, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes and then in cold water for 10-15 minutes to get perfect eggs.
After peeling the eggs, make sure they are not too crushed or smashed. Otherwise, the texture of the salad may be lost.
Add fresh herbs. Chives, parsley or dill will add flavor to this recipe.

Rate This Recipe

Egg Salad is a traditional American salad. This salad, which contains high protein and carbohydrates, can be prepared with seasonal vegetables. Classic Egg Salad is prepared with hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, green onions, dill and spices. This salad recipe with a fresh and creamy texture is one of the practical tastes.

Try this Egg Salad recipe for a healthy and practical dish. Enjoy your meal.

Equipment for this recipe

Measuring Cup

Mixing Bowls

Cutting Board

Chef Pan

Wooden Spoon

Chef Knife

How Long to Boil Eggs for Egg Salad?

For egg salad, eggs are boiled with cold water for about 6-7 minutes. After the water boils, the eggs are removed from the stove and left for about 10 minutes with the lid of the pot closed. Then the eggs are kept in cold water for 10 minutes.

You can check out our article for ways to cook eggs perfectly.

How to Make Creamy Egg Salad Without Mayo?

Sour cream or strained yogurt can be good substitutes for mayonnaise in egg salad. Using full-fat cream or yogurt will give the salad the creamy texture that mayonnaise provides. If you are going to use semi-skimmed cream or yogurt, replace half of the mayonnaise with these ingredients. To preserve the texture of the salad, do not completely remove the mayonnaise.

How Long Does Egg Salad Last?

Egg salad can be stored in an airtight sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. After preparing the salad, make sure to cool it. This salad should not be left at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Otherwise it may produce bacteria.

Remember to check the taste, appearance and smell of cooked eggs before consuming them.