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Egg Salad

This egg salad is creamy and packed with flavor, featuring fresh herbs and a zesty touch of lemon. It’s an easy, comforting meal perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • Boil the eggs for 12 minutes in a pot of water, then chill in an ice water bath.
  • Peel the cooled eggs and chop them to your preferred size.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine chopped eggs with red onion, parsley, chives, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir gently until well combined, keeping some texture.
  • Serve on toasted bread, in a wrap, or over greens.

Notes

Using room-temperature eggs helps with easier peeling.
Adjust mayonnaise and mustard amounts for your ideal creaminess and tanginess.
Fresh herbs enhance the flavor, so don’t skip the chives and parsley.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boiling and Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 400mg